Mauritius Weather
🇲🇺 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
May to October
Weather in Mauritius at a glance
Our Mauritius coverage centers on Port Louis, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 85°F (30°C) in January and 77°F (25°C) in July, with about 165 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Port Louis - annual average 76°
- Best time to visit: May to October
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Port Louis averages 11.0 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 967 mm (38.1 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally May to October. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Port Louis climate page.
Live weather across Mauritius today
Mauritius cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Louis | 76° | Jan · 85° | Jul · 68° | 165 | 11.0 | 0 |
Mauritius weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 76° | 24 | 11.0 h/day |
| February | 85° | 76° | 21 | 11.4 h/day |
| March | 85° | 76° | 21 | 10.7 h/day |
| April | 84° | 75° | 17 | 10.6 h/day |
| May | 81° | 72° | 10 | 10.2 h/day |
| June | 78° | 69° | 7 | 9.9 h/day |
| July | 77° | 68° | 8 | 10.2 h/day |
| August | 78° | 68° | 8 | 10.8 h/day |
| September | 79° | 68° | 7 | 11.5 h/day |
| October | 82° | 70° | 10 | 11.6 h/day |
| November | 84° | 72° | 13 | 11.9 h/day |
| December | 85° | 75° | 18 | 12.3 h/day |
Mauritius weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
Averaged across the covered cities, May to October offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Mauritius?
Snow is essentially absent in the Mauritius cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Mauritius like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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