SeasonMapMamoudzou weather in March
Mayotte
March in Mamoudzou: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Mamoudzou · #369 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Mamoudzou in March
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Mamoudzou climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 80°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 23 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mamoudzou in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsRamadan, Eid al-Fitr, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Mamoudzou's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMamoudzou's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Mamoudzou in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
17 Feb – 19 MarClosuresMayotte is around 97% Muslim and the fast is observed seriously: shops shorten their hours, restaurants in central Mamoudzou close through the day, and the town's rhythm runs on the call to prayer rather than a tourist timetable. Source ↗
- Holiday
Eid al-Fitr
20–23 MarRamadan & EidClosuresThe end of Ramadan brings several days of celebration across Mayotte — new clothes, family visits, and businesses in Mamoudzou running short or closed hours much like during the fast itself. Source ↗
- Hazard
Cyclone season
1 Nov – 30 Apr · usuallyCyclone Chido made a direct hit on 14 December 2024 with winds over 200 km/h, the strongest storm to hit Mayotte in at least ninety years, and it destroyed part of Mamoudzou's own town hall. Most seasons are quieter, but the risk itself runs November to April. Source ↗
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Mamoudzou in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Mamoudzou?
- March in Mamoudzou: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Mamoudzou on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Mamoudzou in March?
- In March, Mamoudzou averages a daily high of 28.5°C and a low of 26.4°C, with about 96.7 mm of rain over roughly 17.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mamoudzou in March?
- Mamoudzou has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 23 in March.