SeasonMapRodrigues weather in August
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August in Rodrigues: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Rodrigues · #324 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Rodrigues in August
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Rodrigues climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 76°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 27 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 37 km/h / 23 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rodrigues in August
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Rodrigues'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 weatherRodrigues's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Rodrigues in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The trades blow hardest
1 Jun – 30 SepWind seasonThe south-easterlies run all year and stiffen through the southern winter, which is why the lagoon at Mourouk fills with kites. It is also why the crossing from Mauritius by sea is not for everyone.
- Season
Octopus fishery closed season
1 Aug – 15 Oct · usuallyForaging seasonClosuresThe island shuts its octopus fishery for a couple of months each year to let the stock recover, with the dates announced locally. Reopening day is a genuine event: the whole lagoon walks out at low tide.
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Rodrigues in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Rodrigues?
- August in Rodrigues: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Rodrigues on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Rodrigues in August?
- In August, Rodrigues averages a daily high of 22.4°C and a low of 21.3°C, with about 26.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rodrigues in August?
- Rodrigues has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in August.