SeasonMapMoroni weather in January
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January in Moroni: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 24 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Moroni · #719 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Moroni climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 273 mm / 10.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Moroni in January
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.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Moroni'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).
Toughest weatherMoroni's weather peaks August–October, best around September.
January coincides with Cyclone season.
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What's on in Moroni in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Kashkazi stops the boats
1 Nov – 30 AprWind seasonClosuresRiskThe north-westerly monsoon puts a heavy swell into Moroni's open roadstead, where boats are still loaded by launch. Inter-island crossings to Mohéli and Anjouan are cancelled for days at a stretch.
- Hazard
Cyclone season
15 Nov – 30 AprThe south-west Indian Ocean season runs from mid-November to the end of April and peaks around January. Systems usually track south of the archipelago, but a close pass takes out power and the airport for days. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk24 rainy days and about 273 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Moroni in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Moroni?
- January in Moroni: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 24 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Moroni on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Moroni in January?
- In January, Moroni averages a daily high of 30.6°C and a low of 26.8°C, with about 272.7 mm of rain over roughly 24.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Moroni in January?
- Moroni has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.