May · Mauritius
Best time to visit Rodrigues in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rodrigues in May
Average temperature 26°C, 39 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Rodrigues scores 8.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rodrigues is a quiet Mauritian island of lagoons, limestone caves and a slow Franco-Creole way of life.
May in Rodrigues — one of the year's strongest windows (10th)
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.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rodrigues in May?
- In May, Rodrigues averages 26°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Rodrigues?
- May earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rodrigues in May?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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