Port Louis, Mauritius Weather

Mauritius 🇲🇺 · Local time 18:29
70°
Clear Feels like 68° · High 76° / Low 65°
Wind
8 mph
Humidity
60%
0 Low
Updated 5 hours ago

Port Louis hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 76°F (25°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 78°F (25°C).

Now
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
16%
11 PM
19%
12 AM
21%
1 AM
18%
2 AM
18%
3 AM
20%
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
6:22 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
68°
Wind
8 mph
E · gusts 10 mph
Humidity
60%
Pressure
30.16 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
19% chance today

Port Louis weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Port Louis looks sunny, with a high of 77° and an overnight low of 66°. Precipitation chance is modest at 17%. Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).

High / Low
77° / 66°
Precipitation
17%
Sunrise / sunset
06:22 AM / 06:00 PM

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Port Louis 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 76° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Sunny
High 77° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Sunny
High 72° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 59%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 68° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 72° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 70° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 66%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 72° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 59%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Sunny
High 75° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 37%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 65%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 75° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 37%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Sunny
High 75° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Sunny
High 75° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Sunny
High 74° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 11%

About the weather in Port Louis

Temperature barely moves in Port Louis - 5°C between the average January and the average July. Rainfall does the work instead: 9.2 inches (233 mm) in January against 22 mm (0.9 in) in September.

Port Louis weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: January - highs near 85°F (30°C)
  • Coldest month: July - highs near 77°F (25°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 92°F (33°C) high · 59°F (15°C) low
  • Wettest month: January (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: December (12.3 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
  • Annual swing: 5°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 5°C
  • Average humidity: 76%

Temperatures through the year

January is the warm end of the year, averaging 85°F (30°C) by day and 76°F (25°C) overnight. July sits at the other end of the year: 77°F (25°C) by day, 68°F (20°C) at night. Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is June through September.

Rain, sun and snow

Between the average January and the average July lie 5°C, a narrower spread than about 86% of the cities we track. December is the brightest month at 12.3 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 11.0 - sunnier than 95% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. The wettest month is January (9.2 inches (233 mm) across 24 days) and the driest September. Days and nights are about 5°C apart on average - narrower than all but 5% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 92°F (33°C) and bottoms at 59°F (15°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.

Season by season

September through November

September through November in Port Louis sits firmly in the heat, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); rain falls on around 30 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.7 hours of sun a day.

December through February

December through February in Port Louis sits firmly in the heat, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); rain falls on around 63 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.6 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.

March through May

Through March through May, Port Louis is hot: 83°F (28°C) by day, 75°F (24°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 49 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.5 hours of sun a day.

June through August

June through August in Port Louis brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (25°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.3 hours of sun a day.

Average temperatures in Port Louis by month

Monthly averages for Port Louis based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 85° 76° 24 9.2 in 11.0 h/day 80%
February 85° 76° 21 6.1 in 11.4 h/day 81%
March 85° 76° 21 5.5 in 10.7 h/day 81%
April 84° 75° 17 3.2 in 10.6 h/day 80%
May 81° 72° 10 1.9 in 10.2 h/day 76%
June 78° 69° 7 1.0 in 9.9 h/day 74%
July 77° 68° 8 1.1 in 10.2 h/day 73%
August 78° 68° 8 1.2 in 10.8 h/day 72%
September 79° 68° 7 0.9 in 11.5 h/day 70%
October 82° 70° 10 1.9 in 11.6 h/day 72%
November 84° 72° 13 2.0 in 11.9 h/day 73%
December 85° 75° 18 4.1 in 12.3 h/day 75%

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Common questions

What is the hottest month in Port Louis?
January, averaging 85°F (30°C) by day and 76°F (25°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 92°F (33°C).
How hot does Port Louis get in summer?
January averages 85°F (30°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
How sunny is Port Louis?
11.0 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in December at 12.3 hours.
How much do temperatures drop at night in Port Louis?
By about 5°C on an average day - a narrower day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In January that means 85°F (30°C) down to 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Port Louis?
July, with highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows near 68°F (20°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 59°F (15°C).
What is the rainiest month in Port Louis?
January, at 9.2 inches (233 mm) over about 24 days. September is the driest month, at 22 mm (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Port Louis?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Port Louis shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When should I visit Port Louis?
The best time to visit Port Louis is generally May to October, when humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 79°F (26°C), with rain on about 8 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.