Mauritius Weather
Mauritius is a tropical island and like many tropical islands it is lush green and has colorful vegetation throughout the year. There are no much differences in the climate during the year and there are no well-defined rainy/wet and dry seasons.
Mauritius has only two seasons: Summer is from November to April and winter is from May to October.
The climate is very pleasant and allows the visitors to have perfect holidays all the year round. You can decide to come to Mauritius at any time of the year and you will be sure to have a comfortable weather during your stay.
So, do not hesitate to come and enjoy the excellent tropical climate, the white sandy beaches and the turquoise lagoons of the island of Mauritius.
Temperatures
In general, along the coastal areas, temperatures are 3 to 5 degrees higher than on the central plateau, with the western and northern regions of the island warmer and drier.
- During Summer (November to April) the temperature is around 27° C on the coast and around 22° C on the Central Plateau.
- During Winter (May to October) the temperature is around 22° C on the coast and around 19° C on the Central Plateau.
- December, January and February are the warmest Months, with average temperature of around 27-28°C.
- July is considered the coolest month of the year with average temperature of around 20-21° C.
Sunshine
In summer, the sun is seen from five o’clock in the morning until seven o’clock in the evening.
In winter there is less sunshine, usually from six o’clock in the morning until six o’clock in the evening.
The North enjoys one hour more of sun during most of the year. In the Central Plateau and the Eastern region there is one hour less of sun during winter and during the wet summer months.
Rainfall
It is important to know that in Mauritius it can rain in one area while only a few kilometers away the sun is shining and no cloud is in sight.
If you wake up in the morning with gray sky, don’t worry. Go for a shower, have a breakfast and probably by then, the sky will be clear blue.
Some additional information:
- Rainfall varies considerably from region to region and throughout the year.
- The annual rainfall which is about 1100mm on the North coast increases drastically on the Central Plateau.
- The distribution during the year is quite uneven with a marked wet period during the summer months and relatively dry period from June to November. This is also reflected in the number of days of rainfall which for the North varies from 7 days a month during the wettest month to around 1 day a month during October and November.
Sea Temperature
The temperature of the sea is higher during the summer, and in winter time the temperature of the water will drop a little.
Sea temperatures are generally pleasant throughout the year ranging from 27-28° C in summer to 23-25° C in winter. Strong anticyclones in winter may occasionally cause the sea temperature to fall by 2 or 3° C.
Sea Conditions
Mauritius’ excellent sea conditions and beautiful coral reefs make it a perfect place to learn to dive and to enjoy wide range of water sport activities.
The lagoons inside the barrier reefs are shallow and not suitable for diving but are ideal for any water sport activity.
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Source: Mauritius Meteorological Climate center |
