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
Verdict
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:
- MayGreatInside Itsamia's best window: May–July (turtle peak), also May–Oct overall.
- JuneGreatInside Itsamia's best window: May–July (turtle peak), also May–Oct overall.
- JulyGreatInside Itsamia's best window: May–July (turtle peak), also May–Oct overall.
- AugustGreatInside Itsamia's best window: May–July (turtle peak), also May–Oct overall.
Weather in January
- 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.
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