Climate Insights for Le Tampon

The climate in Le Tampon is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1009mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 230mm of rainfall. Le Tampon is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Le Tampon has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Le Tampon is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1009mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 230mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 17mm. That's 213mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Le Tampon is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Le Tampon, which began on March 20, 2026. Le Tampon is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 19°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Le Tampon is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Le Tampon based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.