Port Louis, Mauritius Weather

Mauritius 🇲🇺 · Local time 01:01
63°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 56° · High 70° / Low 62°
Wind
14 mph
Humidity
70%
0 Low
Updated 12 min ago

Port Louis hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 70°F (21°C) is about 9°F (5°C) below the typical September high of 79°F (26°C).

Now
15%
2 AM
20%
3 AM
20%
4 AM
22%
5 AM
22%
6 AM
22%
6:05 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
18%
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
17%
5 PM
17%
6 PM
6:04 PM
Sunset
7 PM
17%
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
15%
11 PM
15%
12 AM
17%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
56°
Wind
14 mph
ESE · gusts 23 mph
Humidity
70%
Pressure
30.36 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
46% chance today

Port Louis weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)

Tomorrow in Port Louis looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 73° and an overnight low of 63°. There is a 50% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 15 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).

High / Low
73° / 63°
Precipitation
50%
Sunrise / sunset
06:04 AM / 06:04 PM

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Port Louis 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 70° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 46%
Thu, Sep 17 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 73° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 50%
Fri, Sep 18 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 73° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 44%
Sat, Sep 19 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 60%
Sun, Sep 20 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 73° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Mon, Sep 21 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 76° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 59%
Tue, Sep 22 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Wed, Sep 23 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 76° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 46%
Thu, Sep 24 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 66%
Fri, Sep 25 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 72° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 59%
Sat, Sep 26 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 63%
Sun, Sep 27 Sunday
Sunny
High 76° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Mon, Sep 28 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 76° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 64%
Tue, Sep 29 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 78° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 63%

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.