, 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).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
24.2 °C and a maximum of
29.9 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
19.3 °C in January 2002.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in January 2020.

Precipitation amounts to
141.8 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.

There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.9 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
27.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.2 °C, with a minimum of
24.4 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
19.8 °C in February 1994.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
33.8 °C in February 2017.

Precipitation amounts to
150.1 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.

There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.3 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
27.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
24.2 °C and a maximum of
29.9 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in March 2006.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
34.1 °C in March 2016.

Precipitation amounts to
161.7 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.

There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.7 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
27.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
29.1 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in April 2002.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
32.2 °C in April 2016.

Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.

There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.1 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
27.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25 °C, with a minimum of
22.1 °C and a maximum of
27.8 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17.5 °C in May 2002.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
31.2 °C in May 2016.

Precipitation amounts to
92.4 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.

There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.3 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
26.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.5 °C, with a minimum of
20.6 °C and a maximum of
26.4 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
15.6 °C in June 2002.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
29.8 °C in June 2020.

Precipitation amounts to
73.3 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.

There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.3 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
25 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.5 °C, with a minimum of
19.7 °C and a maximum of
25.4 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16.3 °C in July 1993.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
29.4 °C in July 2015.

Precipitation amounts to
86.4 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.

There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
22 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
24 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.3 °C, with a minimum of
19.4 °C and a maximum of
25.2 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
15.6 °C in August 2009.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
28.2 °C in August 2016.

Precipitation amounts to
62.5 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.

There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
22.4 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
23.5 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
22.7 °C, with a minimum of
19.7 °C and a maximum of
25.7 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16 °C in September 2002.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
28.4 °C in September 2015.

Precipitation amounts to
47.1 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.

There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
21.9 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
23.5 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.6 °C, with a minimum of
20.7 °C and a maximum of
26.6 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16.6 °C in October 1999.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
29.8 °C in October 2020.

Precipitation amounts to
50.9 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.

There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
21.6 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
23.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.9 °C, with a minimum of
21.9 °C and a maximum of
27.9 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17.2 °C in November 2001.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
32.1 °C in November 2019.

Precipitation amounts to
48.5 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.

There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.2 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
25 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.2 °C, with a minimum of
23.3 °C and a maximum of
29.1 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
19.6 °C in December 2001.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
32.7 °C in December 2008.

Precipitation amounts to
68.1 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.

There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
21.1 kph.

The average sea temperature is of
26.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.