What’s the climate like in Mauritius?
The current climate in Mauritius features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Mauritius in recent years was 39°C in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in July 2016.
On average, Mauritius receives 2121 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Mauritius runs from November to April.
The climate in Mauritius is based on weather data from Port Louis. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Mauritius to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Mauritius?
The best time to visit Mauritius for sunny weather is June through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Mauritius. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Mauritius
The climate table of Mauritius shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 375 | 368 | 269 | 265 | 128 | 119 | 106 | 84 | 61 | 59 | 96 | 191 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in January, February, March and December
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in July and August
- Precipitation: 2121 mm per year, averaging 177 mm per month
- Driest months: 59 mm in October, 61 mm in September and 84 mm in August
- Wettest months: 375 mm in January, 368 mm in February and 269 mm in March
Weather experiences in Mauritius
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Average Temperature per Month in Mauritius
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Mauritius. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Mauritius
This graph shows how much rainfall Mauritius gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Mauritius
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Mauritius. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Mauritius
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Mauritius. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Mauritius
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Mauritius over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Mauritius
The weather in Mauritius is rated an average of 3,8 out of 5 stars by 6 visitors. Have you been to Mauritius? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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The days are mostly sunny, sometimes it rains. The temperature is warm and comfortable. In the evening it can be slightly cooler, but still pleasant.— This text is automatically translated to English
Weather conditions were changeable with light rain and the temperature was around 24 degrees. Nice enough to enjoy nature. Not ideal for swimmers.— This text is automatically translated to English
Sunny days were accompanied by cool rain, creating a beautiful green environment. Absolutely hot, but the pool and sea were perfect for cooling off.— This text is automatically translated to English
April was pleasantly warm in Mauritius, with temperatures around 25 degrees. Every now and then it rained suddenly, but mostly it was dry and sunny. Ideal for an active vacation!— This text is automatically translated to English
September in Mauritius turned out to be quite warm and sunny with daytime temperatures around 24 degrees. There were a few days of light rain, which refreshed the air wonderfully. Ideal weather for actively relaxing and enjoying nature.— This text is automatically translated to English
Regular rain and lots of clouds yet in between temperature of 25 gr— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Mauritius by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mauritius. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
