Climate - Rodrigues (Mauritius)

Rodrigues' climate is tropical, with a hot, rainy period from December to April and a relatively cool, dry period from June to October.
The island is located almost 600 km (370 miles) east-north-east of the main island of Mauritius, and has a similar climate, barely warmer due to its lower latitude (it is located almost a degree further north).
In addition, the climate is a bit sunnier and less rainy.

The average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 22.4 °C (72.2 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 27.3 °C (81.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1155 millimeters (45.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest months (September, October) to 170 mm (6.7 in) in the wettest one (February). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 23.5 °C (23.5 °F) in August, September to 28 °C (28 °F) in March. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 3030 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Rodrigues - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, in January 2002, it dropped to 19.3 °C (66.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in January 2020, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 16 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F).

In February, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71 °F). However, in February 1994, it dropped to 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in February 2017, it reached 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 17 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F).

In March, the average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, in March 2006, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, in March 2016, it reached 34.1 °C (93.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F).

In April, the average temperature is of 26.4 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, in April 2002, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87.5 °F). However, in April 2016, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F).

In May, the average temperature is of 25.0 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, in May 2002, it dropped to 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, in May 2016, it reached 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F).

In June, the average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, in June 2002, it dropped to 15.6 °C (60.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in June 2020, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F).

In July, the average temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, in July 1993, it dropped to 16.3 °C (61.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, in July 2015, it reached 29.4 °C (84.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F).

In August, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, in August 2009, it dropped to 15.6 °C (60.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, in August 2016, it reached 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).

In September, the average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63 °F). However, in September 2002, it dropped to 16 °C (60.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, in September 2015, it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 235 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).

In October, the average temperature is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.7 °C (69.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, in October 1999, it dropped to 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in October 2020, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F).

In November, the average temperature is of 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, in November 2001, it dropped to 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, in November 2019, it reached 32.1 °C (89.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F).

In December, the average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, in December 2001, it dropped to 19.6 °C (67.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, in December 2008, it reached 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 285 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).