Weather & climate · Port Louis

Best Time to Visit Mauritius

May to November

The best time to visit Mauritius is May to November, when daytime highs in Port Louis are around 24–26°C. April and December are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (28°C by day), August the coldest (22°C at night), and January the wettest with about 128 mm of rain.

28°C

Warmest: February

22°C

Coldest nights: August

676 mm

Rain per year

128 mm

Wettest: January

Mauritius weather by month

Jan28°C26°C128 mm
Feb28°C27°C116 mm
Mar28°C27°C122 mm
Apr27°C26°C67 mm
May26°C25°C41 mm
Jun25°C23°C29 mm
Jul24°C22°C26 mm
Aug24°C22°C21 mm
Sep24°C22°C24 mm
Oct25°C23°C29 mm
Nov26°C24°C29 mm
Dec27°C26°C44 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	28°C	26°C	128 mm	79%	60%	Fair
February	28°C	27°C	116 mm	79%	58%	Fair
March	28°C	27°C	122 mm	78%	57%	Fair
April	27°C	26°C	67 mm	78%	53%	Good
May	26°C	25°C	41 mm	75%	50%	Best time
June	25°C	23°C	29 mm	73%	54%	Best time
July	24°C	22°C	26 mm	73%	57%	Best time
August	24°C	22°C	21 mm	73%	56%	Best time
September	24°C	22°C	24 mm	73%	51%	Best time
October	25°C	23°C	29 mm	75%	49%	Best time
November	26°C	24°C	29 mm	75%	48%	Best time
December	27°C	26°C	44 mm	76%	50%	Good

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Port Louis (-20.15, 57.48). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Mauritius have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mauritius?

May to November. The best time to visit Mauritius is May to November, when daytime highs in Port Louis are around 24–26°C. April and December are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (28°C by day), August the coldest (22°C at night), and January the wettest with about 128 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Mauritius?

February, with average highs of 28°C in Port Louis.

What is the coldest month in Mauritius?

August, when nights drop to about 22°C and days reach 24°C.

What is the rainiest month in Mauritius?

January with about 128 mm; August is the driest (21 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Mauritius?

January is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 128 mm of rain.

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