When to go · Itsamia

Itsamia in January

Avoid month. Outside the best window (May–July (turtle peak), also May–Oct overall). Across Comoros: Hot, wet and cyclone-prone; inter-island links disrupted.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; Comoros overall
Prices: Low; Comoros overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidComoros month rating

Outside the best window (May–July (turtle peak), also May–Oct overall). Across Comoros: Hot, wet and cyclone-prone; inter-island links disrupted.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages

ItsamiaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Comoros overall: Low
Prices · Comoros overall: Low

Comoros overall: Hot, wet and cyclone-prone; inter-island links disrupted.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Itsamia, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
May: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Low
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1

January: Outside the best window (May–July (turtle peak), also May–Oct overall). Across Comoros: Hot, wet and cyclone-prone; inter-island links disrupted.

May: Inside Itsamia's best window: May–July (turtle peak), also May–Oct overall.

Itsamia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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