Climate guide for Rodrigues, Mauritius

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About Rodrigues

Rodrigues lies about six hundred kilometres east of Mauritius, a hilly island with a wide turquoise lagoon and a slow pace. The Francois Leguat reserve protects giant tortoises and opens onto limestone caves, and beaches such as Trou d'Argent rarely draw crowds. Port Mathurin holds the island's market and small harbour, with Ile aux Cocos reachable by boat for seabirds. May to November is cooler and drier; the hotter, wetter months run from December to March.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
November leads the year at 9.8/10, with December and September close behind — March (7.8/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In November plan for about 25°C; the month brings 17 mm of rain. Pack light clothing, swimwear and strong sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in December and rates follow; February usually pairs good conditions (9.0/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

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When to visit Rodrigues: the short answer

Plan Rodrigues for November, with December, September close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: November averages 25°C with 17 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are March, June. If budget matters more than perfect weather, June is the strongest of the low-rate months at 8.6/10.

Across the year Rodrigues swings from 23°C in August to 28°C in January, a 5-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 7 mm in September to 145 mm in March. In short, Rodrigues is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 2 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: January (28°C). Coolest: August (23°C). Driest: September (7 mm). Wettest: March (145 mm).

Rodrigues month by month

January ranks 9th of 12 for Rodrigues — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.8/10

Days in January average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Rodrigues at 8.8/10 (9th of 12), just behind November at 9.8/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

February in Rodrigues — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)

Best window · 9/10

Days in February average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 68 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Rodrigues at 9/10 (6th of 12), just behind November at 9.8/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

March holds up well in Rodrigues — 12th best month

Good · 7.8/10

March averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 145 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? November scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April is one of the strongest months in Rodrigues (7th)

Best window · 9/10

Days in April average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Rodrigues at 9/10 (7th of 12), just behind November at 9.8/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

May in Rodrigues — one of the year's strongest windows (10th)

Best window · 8.8/10

May averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 daylight hours.

A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Rodrigues (10th of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Rodrigues — one of the year's strongest windows (11th)

Best window · 8.6/10

With 25°C (76°F) on average, June delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 14 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Rodrigues at 8.6/10 (11th of 12), just behind November at 9.8/10.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Rodrigues — one of the year's strongest windows (8th)

Best window · 8.9/10

With 23°C (74°F) on average, July delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Rodrigues at 8.9/10 (8th of 12), just behind November at 9.8/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

August in Rodrigues — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)

Best window · 9.6/10

August averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Rodrigues (5th of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

September is one of the strongest months in Rodrigues (3rd)

Best window · 9.7/10

September averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Rodrigues (3rd of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in Rodrigues — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 9.7/10

With 24°C (75°F) on average, October delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 15 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Rodrigues at 9.7/10 (4th of 12), just behind November at 9.8/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November in Rodrigues — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

With 25°C (77°F) on average, November delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 17 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rodrigues at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

December ranks 2nd of 12 for Rodrigues — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.8/10

December averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 27 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 daylight hours.

A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Rodrigues (2nd of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Rodrigues, Mauritius?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Rodrigues are November, December, September, October, August, February. November is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Rodrigues year-round?
Rodrigues has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 23°C in August to 28°C in January, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.8 and 9.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Rodrigues?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Rodrigues are March (7.8/10), June (8.6/10), January (8.8/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Rodrigues?
March is the wettest month in Rodrigues, averaging about 145 mm of rainfall. September is the driest, at roughly 7 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Rodrigues?
January sees the most sun in Rodrigues, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Rodrigues a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Rodrigues is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (November, December, September, October, August, February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Rodrigues calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Rodrigues: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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