The climate of Tsingoni
Characterized by a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate, as per the Köppen climate classification,
Tsingoni,
Mayotte places itself in the Aw zone. Geographically nestled between latitudes and longitudes that establish it in a tropical region, this location experiences steady temperatures and significant rainfall throughout the year.
Judging the compiled meteorological data, a certain uniformity in Tsingoni's weather pattern is obvious. Temperatures range narrowly from 24.6°C (76.3°F) to 28.9°C (84°F) over the course of the year, with humidity hovering between 71% and 76%. A gradual decrease is noticed each month, extending from 76% in
January to the annual minimum of 71% in
July. An equally steady rise after July culminates back to the yearly starting value by
December.
From the perspective of precipitation, Tsingoni experiences some oscillations. The community witnesses a hefty volume of rainfall of 230mm (9.06") in January, declining steadily to reach an annual low of 4mm (0.16") in
September. The number of rainy days follows a similar pattern. By
October, there's an uptick in the rainfall amount and the number of rainy days, leading to a wetter denouement to the year.
Pressure ranges relatively narrow - between 1010mb in
February and 1016.7mb in July. Likewise, visibility remains constant throughout the year, maintaining at about 10km (6.2mi). Wind speed variations are spotted, with maximum wind gust speed of 28.8km/h (17.9mph) happening in July.
The Best Time to Visit Tsingoni
The optimal period to visit
Tsingoni would arguably be between
May and
September. Temperatures during these months are relatively cooler, hovering around mid-twenties°C. Humidity is also lower than the annual average, making for more comfortable travel conditions. Rainfall drops significantly during this period, which reduces the number of rainy days. Sunshine hours increase to 7.4 hours on average, and the UV index remains steady at seven.
The Worst Time to Visit Tsingoni
Travelers might find the period from
January to
April less appealing due to the increased prevalence of heavy rain and fewer hours of sunshine. The month of January is known to be the wettest month, with an average rainfall of 230mm (9.06") and 25.5 rainy days.
Spring Weather in Tsingoni
Tsingoni's spring months include
September,
October, and
November. September has the least amount of rainfall annually at 4mm (0.16"), making for a drier transition into October. Temps during this period sit comfortably between 25°C (77°F) to 28.3°C (82.9°F) on average. Despite a slight surge in rainfall, November holds ample sunny days count of 17 and sunshine hours of 10.5 - more than the annual average.
Summer Weather in Tsingoni
December to
February completes
Tsingoni’s summer with temperatures ranging from 27.8°C (82°F) to 28.9°C (84°F). Although these are the warmest months, they are also the wettest with rainfall ranging from 125mm (4.92") to 230mm (9.06"). The humidity during this period tends to be on a higher end, ranging from 73% to 76%.
Autumn Weather in Tsingoni
The months of
March,
April, and
May bring autumn to
Tsingoni. Average temperatures start to reduce slightly, ranging between 27.1°C (80.8°F) to 28.9°C (84°F). Similarly, there is a significant drop in rainfall from 134mm (5.28") in March to 40mm (1.57") in May. Humidity follows a downward curve as well, offering comfortable travel conditions.
Winter Weather in Tsingoni
Tsingoni’s winter runs from
June through
August wherein temperatures drop to an annual low of 24.6°C (76.3°F). Despite cooler temperatures, the overall weather remains fairly stable with less rainfall and humidity hitting the lowest at 71% in
July. A constant UV index of seven persists throughout these months. Thus making winters quite comfortable in Tsingoni.
Weather in January
January in
Tsingoni,
Mayotte, ushers in the new year with warm temperatures and high relative humidity. After
December's relatively warm temperatures, a slight increase in the heat is observed with figures reaching up to 28.8°C (83.8°F).
Weather in January » Weather in February
Coming off from an unusually wet
January,
February offers marginally less rainfall. Parameters are steady; temperatures hover, humidity remains high, and daylight hours shorten by a minor fraction compared to the previous month.
Weather in February »Weather in March
As
Tsingoni moves into
March, it greets slightly lower rainfall, down from
February's 169mm (6.65") to 134mm (5.28"). This decrease in rainfall accompanies minor yet steady increments in temperature and reductions in relative humidity and daylight hours.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
The weather in
Tsingoni undergoes significant transformation from
March to
April. A sharp decline in rainfall is noted. Consequently, the number of rain-affected days is significantly lower than in the preceding months. Changes in temperature, humidity, and cloud cover are subtle and remain within the comfortable range for inhabitants and visitors.
Weather in April »Weather in May
May confirms the trend toward a drier climate. Specifically, rainfall is incredibly low, with amounts reduced to 40mm (1.57") relative to
April's 68mm (2.68"). As rainfall drops, so does cloud cover, resulting in longer sunshine days.
Weather in May » Weather in June
With
June, the dry season in
Tsingoni hits a high point. Rainfall, having decreased consistently since
January, records only 18mm (0.71") this month. Correspondingly, temperature and relative humidity also witness a slight decrease.
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Weather in July
July brings in the smallest monthly rainfall of the year, with only 6mm (0.24") of rain. It sees slight changes in temperature, visibility, and UV index compared to the prior month. July continues to witness low relative humidity, matching
June's humidity levels.
Weather in July » Weather in August
Following
July,
August maintains the extremely low rainfall, while the climatic parameters of
Tsingoni shift slightly. Temperatures hover around pleasant levels, neither too high nor too low. Days continue to be long, with an increase in sunshine duration.
Weather in August »Weather in September
As
Tsingoni steps into
September, a slight increase in rainfall is observed, marking the end of the dry season. Temperature, humidity, and daylight hours remain fairly constant. Meanwhile, September witnesses a rise in wind speed from 14.8km/h (9.2mph) to 10.7km/h (6.6mph), providing welcome relief from the bright, sunny days.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
With
October arrives a further increase in rainfall, a distinct change from the preceding months. The city of
Tsingoni also experiences a rise in relative humidity. Other weather parameters, including temperature, daylight hours, and UV index, remain steady as the year progresses.
Weather in October »Weather in November
The rainy season proceeds in full swing in
November. Rainfall soars to 50mm (1.97") compared to 12mm (0.47") in
October. Correspondingly, sunshine days reduce and cloud cover increases. On the brighter side, wind speed decreases, providing relief from the rising humidity and temperature in
Tsingoni.
Weather in November »Weather in December
Tsingoni rounds off the year with high rainfall figures- 125mm (4.92"), up from
November's 50mm (1.97"), making
December one of the more rain-soaked months. Other parameters, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and UV index stay relatively the same.
Weather in December » [Resources]