Mayotte
Practical guide
Mayotte is in Eastern Africa. It covers 374 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is Mamoudzou. People speak French and the currency is the Euro (EUR). Ezplora has pages for 5 of its cities, with month-by-month climate and the distances between them.
- Capital
- Mamoudzou
- Population
- —
- Area
- 374 km²
- Currency
- Euro · EUR
- Languages
- French
- Time zone
- Indian/Mayotte
- Dialling code
- +262
- Domain
- .yt
When to go to Mayotte
The best months to visit Mamoudzou are June, July and August. In Mamoudzou, daytime highs go from 28° in July to 31° in April. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is January (321 mm) and the driest is July (21 mm). The rainy season runs from December to April.
Weather in Mamoudzou month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| rain | 321 mm | 241 mm | 200 mm | 123 mm | 64 mm | 24 mm | 21 mm | 22 mm | 30 mm | 76 mm | 98 mm | 175 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Mayotte
Distances in Mayotte
- Mamoudzou → Koungou9 km 45 min · 15 min
- Mamoudzou → Dzaoudzi9 km 45 min · 41 min
- Mamoudzou → Kaouéni2 km 45 min · 4 min
- Mamoudzou → Dzaoudzi5 km 45 min · 35 min
45 min · 
15 minFrequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mayotte?
The capital of Mayotte is Mamoudzou.
What currency is used in Mayotte?
Mayotte uses the Euro (EUR).
What language is spoken in Mayotte?
In Mayotte, people speak French.
When is the best time to visit Mayotte?
The best months to visit Mamoudzou are June, July and August. In Mamoudzou, daytime highs go from 28° in July to 31° in April. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is January (321 mm) and the driest is July (21 mm). The rainy season runs from December to April.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).