The climate of Choungui
Choungui,
Mayotte, is categorized under the Köppen climate classification as Aw, indicating a tropical wet and dry or savanna climate. This type of climate features a clear distinction between a wet season and a dry season. Throughout the year, Choungui's climate remains relatively stable in terms of temperature, with high yearly averages from 25.4°C (77.7°F) to 28.9°C (84°F) and lows between 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).
Precipitation patterns in Choungui are whoppingly unique, oscillating significantly over the year. Rainfall peaks at 230mm (9.06") in
January, minimizing to a negligible 4mm (0.16") by
September. Consequently, the number of rainfall days follows a parallel trend, from 25.5 days in January tailing off to 5.3 days in
August.
Humidity in Choungui maintains a stable average pattern ranging from 71% to 76% throughout the year, making it typically humid. In terms of sunlight, Choungui enjoys between 11.4 daylight hours to 12.9 hours, and, on average, 6.9 to 10.7 hours of sunshine.
The best time to visit Choungui
Given the tropical savanna climate, the optimal time to visit
Choungui is during the dry season. This runs from
May to
September when the rainfall is at its lowest, from 6mm (0.24") to 18mm (0.71"), and the number of rainfall days dips from 5.3 to 8.9. During this period, visitors can expect an average of 11.4 to 11.7 daylight hours and temperatures from 25.4°C (77.7°F) to 26.8°C (80.2°F).
The worst time to visit Choungui
The least desirable period to visit
Choungui is from
January to
March, due to the high level of rainfall, peaking at 230mm (9.06") in January. Moreover, the number of rainy days is also at its maximum, ranging from 22.6 to 25.5 days. Despite the rain, temperatures remain quite high, fluctuating marginally around from 27.8°C (82°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).
Spring weather in Choungui
Defined by a transition from the wet to the dry season, spring in
Choungui sees the rainfall decrease progressively from 134mm (5.28") in
March to a mere 18mm (0.71") in
May. In line with the decrease in rainfall, the number of rainy days also falls from 24.1 in March to 8.9 in May. There is a slight drop in temperature during these months, with highs from 28.9°C (84°F) to 26.8°C (80.2°F) and lows from 28°C (82.4°F) to 25.8°C (78.4°F).
Summer weather in Choungui
Summer in
Choungui falls within the dry season, characterized by very little rainfall, from 6mm (0.24") in
June increasing slightly to 12mm (0.47") in
August. The number of rainfall days remains low, between 5.3 and 6.3 days from June to August. This period exhibits stable temperature ranges with highs from 25.4°C (77.7°F) to 25.8°C (78.4°F) and lows from 24.6°C (76.3°F) to 25°C (77°F).
Autumn weather in Choungui
Autumn sees the onset of the wet season in
Choungui, with rainfall gradually rising from 12mm (0.47") in
September to 50mm (1.97") in
November. With this transition, the number of rainy days also begins to escalate from 6.3 in September to 18.1 in November. Temperatures make a slight lift, featuring highs from 25.4°C (77.7°F) in September to 27.3°C (81.1°F) by November.
Winter weather in Choungui
Winter in
Choungui is arguably the wettest season, characterized by heavy rainfall, which hits a maximum point at 230mm (9.06") in
January. Correspondingly, the number of rainy days is at its peak, from 18.1 in
December reaching 25.5 in January. Despite this, temperatures remain tolerably tropical, with highs from 27.3°C (81.1°F) in December to 28.9°C (84°F) in
February and lows from 26.6°C (79.9°F) to 28°C (82.4°F) within the same period.
Weather in January
January brings mild temperatures to
Choungui,
Mayotte, with quite a bit of rainfall. The average maximum temperature recorded is 28.8°C (83.8°F), a moderate heat that often feels amplified due to the relatively high humidity of 76%.
Weather in January » Weather in February
February paints a very similar picture to
January, showing only slight decreases in temperature and humidity. A shift is noted in the wind, showing a decrease from 18.5km/h (11.5mph) to 15.5km/h (9.6mph). Comfortable light sensations await in the daytime with an average of 9.6 sunlight hours, playing a decisive role in enhancing the charm of this location.
Weather in February » Weather in March
March marks the continuation of the dry season in
Choungui,
Mayotte, with a further drop in rainfall from 169mm (6.65") to 134mm (5.28"). A slight drop in temperatures is reflected, keeping the weather comfortable and inviting during this period.
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Weather in April
April in
Choungui,
Mayotte, perpetuates the dry theme, with recorded rainfall decreasing dramatically down to 68mm (2.68"). The gradually receding temperatures pave the way for a retreat from the intense summer heat seen in the preceding months.
Weather in April » Weather in May
May brings further relief from the heat, with the maximum temperature decreasing to 28.3°C (82.9°F). May continues to show a diminishing trend in humidity, marking its progression towards lower values as compared to the early months of the year.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June, often associated with the start of summer in many parts of the world, reflects a different weather pattern in
Choungui,
Mayotte. The city witnesses a noticeable drop in average high temperature, with measures sinking to 26.8°C (80.2°F).
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Weather in July
July is the coldest month in
Choungui,
Mayotte, with a monthly average low temperature settling at 24.8°C (76.6°F). The daytime temperature supports pleasant weather, complemented by a benign wind of around 21km/h (13mph). Summertime will not disappoint the sunshine lovers, as despite it being the coldest month, July features an average of 7.4 sunshine hours per day.
Weather in July » Weather in August
The weather of
August in
Choungui,
Mayotte, continues to reflect the effects of the mild winter season, with relatively cooler temperatures. The rainfall marginally increases to 6mm (0.24"), the first inklings of what is surely a lead-up to the upcoming wet season.
Weather in August »Weather in September
As
September unfolds,
Choungui,
Mayotte, begins to experience a remarkable shift in weather. A trivial increase in average rainfall to 4mm (0.16") indicates the onset of the wet season, providing a rejuvenated appeal to the locality.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October extends a warm invitation to all those planning to visit
Choungui,
Mayotte. The weather stays comfortable, with a rise in average maximum temperature to 26.3°C (79.3°F). October continues the progression into the wet season, as more frequent and heavy rainfall is observed, albeit from a low base of just 12mm (0.47") the previous month.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November, the last month of the spring in
Choungui, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°C (79.9°F) and 27.3°C (81.1°F). The advent of November brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.3°C (81.1°F), almost identical to the preceding month.
Weather in November » Weather in December
Rounding off the year,
December in
Choungui Mayotte, sees a reaffirmation of the wet season. It presents a significant increase in rainfall to 125mm (4.92"), almost tripled from the previous month's 50mm (1.97"). Intrinsically linked with this heavy rainfall is a higher relative humidity of 73%.
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