Mauritius holidays

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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular destinations in Mauritius. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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Mauritius weather today

Check out the Mauritius weather today and compare with average temperatures and hours of sunshine for October. Explore the 5-day forecast and weather by month (climate guide).

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The weather guide for Mauritius (Port Louis) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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When is the best time to go to Mauritius?

The best time to go to Mauritius (Port Louis) is October based on the following average weather conditions.

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Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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3.5
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4
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

30
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30
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30
Mar
29
Apr
27
May
25
Jun
25
Jul
25
Aug
26
Sep
27
Oct
29
Nov
29
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
8
Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
7
Jul
7
Aug
7
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8
Oct
8
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8
Dec

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Mauritius weather overview

The pretty volcanic island of Mauritius is a popular holiday retreat, largely because of its climate which, although tropical, is tempered by the surrounding seas so that temperatures never soar uncomfortably high.

However, high humidity can sometimes make the nights oppressive. Rainfall is substantial throughout the year, particularly on high ground and on the southern coasts which are most exposed to the southeast trade winds.

Hotel on the beach in Mauritius © Tejcoomar Luchmun - Wikimedia Commons

The wettest period is from December to April and, if you are unlucky, you could be caught in an occasional cyclone.

From May to November, rainfall is lowest and the weather is generally sunny and delightful, though cooler.

Tropical storm risk: Mauritius cyclone season

% of month affected by tropical storms

4.5%

5.6%

3.8%

2.5%

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The Mauritius tropical storm risk chart above shows the cyclone season. The chart was processed from data supplied by the US Meteorological Agency (NOAA). Find out more about our data sources.

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What to pack for Mauritius weather

Pack light clothes and rainwear for the wettest months.

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Which is the hottest month in Mauritius?

The hottest time of year in Port Louis, Mauritius is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Mauritius?

In terms of rainfall, February is usually the wettest month in Port Louis, Mauritius with 242mm on average. There are normally 17 days in February with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Mauritius?

The sunniest time of year in Port Louis, Mauritius is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Mauritius?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Port Louis, Mauritius in February when the water temperature reaches 28°C.

Compare Mauritius weather with the USA

Below the Mauritius weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Mauritius (Port Louis) and the USA (Washington).

Maximum daytime temperature (°C)

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