Mtsahara

Town

On the northwest shore of Grande-Terre, this Mtsamboro hamlet attracts snorkelers and fishermen to its shallow coral lagoon. Tourists come for boat trips, simple seafood stalls and the slow rhythm of island markets under tamarind trees.

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Mtsahara essentials

Driest months: Jun-Aug

Mtsahara at a Glance

Local Time
6:12 AM
GMT+3
Population
2,538

Costs: $60-140 per day - island prices higher than mainland Comoros; expect midrange costs for food and transport.

Safety: Moderate; petty crime and occasional unrest - moderate safety; normal coastal-village precautions and awareness of occasional local unrest.

Best Time: May-October (drier months) - visit during the drier months for clearer seas and easier island travel.

Mtsahara is a village in the Mtsamboro commune on Mayotte’s northwest coast (French overseas department).

Best Things to Do in Mtsahara

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Mtsahara

Mtsahara (Mayotte) has a hot, rainy season November-April and a clearer, drier season May-October. Visit in the dry months for diving, island-hops and easier travel on dusty roads.

Wet Season

November - April24-30°C (75-86°F)

Heavy rains and humidity, inland rivers swell; diving visibility suffers at times but waterfalls and greenery shine - flights occasionally delayed.

Dry Season

May - October21-29°C (70-84°F)

Clearer skies, excellent diving and beach conditions with steady trade winds; best time for hikes and island-hopping without the mud and mosquitoes.

Cyclone Season

November - April24-30°C (75-86°F)

Cyclone threats are rare but possible; keep an eye on forecasts, expect some service disruptions, and avoid risky boat travel during storms.

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1400 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 23° - 30° 26° 311 mm overcast 80% 2.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.6h
February Good 23° - 30° 27° 240 mm overcast 80% 2.3 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.4h
March Very Good 23° - 30° 27° 199 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.4 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.1h
April Very Good 23° - 31° 27° 136 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.7h
May Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 67 mm some cloud 75% 3.2 m/s 1.9 very high 11.4h
June Ideal 20° - 29° 25° 25 mm some cloud 73% 3.9 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
July Ideal 19° - 28° 24° 23 mm some cloud 73% 3.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.3h
August Ideal 19° - 28° 23° 25 mm some cloud 73% 3.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.6h
September Ideal 19° - 28° 24° 36 mm some cloud 75% 3.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.9h
October Excellent 21° - 29° 25° 77 mm some cloud 77% 3.8 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.3h
November Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 92 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.6h
December Very Good 23° - 30° 26° 169 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Mtsahara

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How to Get Around Mtsahara

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