What Is The Average Temperature Of Mauritius?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Mean

summer is 24.7 degrees Celsius

and mean winter temperature is 20.4 degrees Celsius. The temperature difference between the seasons is only 4.3 degrees Celsius.

What is the best month to go to Mauritius?

Thanks to its tropical climate, Mauritius enjoys toasty temperatures all year round, but

October

is the best time to visit the island for warmer and drier weather. The island is just heating up after the slightly cooler winter months, but it's not yet humid and rainy.

Which is the hottest month in Mauritius?

The hottest months are

December to March

with the cooler (though still warm) months June to August. The sea temperature is warm all year round, reaching 27 °C during summer which is 10 degrees warmer than the UK summer sea temperature.

How hot does Mauritius get?

On the main island, at least at sea level, the average maximum temperature is around

29/30 °C (84/86 °F)

across the island from December to March, while from June to September it drops to 25/26 °C (77/79 °F) on the southeastern side (see Plaisance), and only to around 26/27 °C (79/81 °F) in the north and west sides, …

Is it always hot in Mauritius?

Mauritius has only two seasons: Summer is from November to April and winter is from May to October. … The humidity is quite high during summer time mainly on the coastal part of the island. The

hottest months of the year are usually December, January and February

when also cyclones can occur.

Which part of Mauritius is best to stay?


The east coast is most

renowned, with some of the most celebrated hotels and stretches of arguably the most beautiful white sand beaches, while the flat, calm beaches of the west coast are favoured by families. The “beautiful” south is the island's wilder, but perhaps more interesting side.

Is Mauritius expensive?


Mauritius can be very expensive if you stick to the hotels

, especially 4 star upwards. Supermarket prices are the same as here, and rising with oil prices, so even basics are not as cheap as they were. A lot of people on the forum complain about the rip off prices in euros that hotels charge, and they are right.

What language is spoken in Mauritius?


Mauritian Creole is a French-based Creole

and estimated to be spoken by around 90% of the population. French is the language that tends to be used in education and media, while English is the official language in Parliament, however members can still speak French.

Which side of Mauritius is less windy?

The maximum temperatures will hover around around 29°C to 31°C on the coast. You may get one or two days when the maximum temperature will rise above 34°C, but this will occur in the

north and the western side of Mauritius

, where there's minimal wind.

Which is best Maldives or Mauritius?


Maldives

is made up of more than 1,000 coral islands and each island has a resort of its own. … Mauritius is one big island with many beach resorts and various sightseeing options. In Mauritius, you can rent out a car, drive around and explore the seven coloured earth or the nature parks.

Does it rain all day in Mauritius?

Mauritius Rainfall – Rainfall in Mauritius. …

Rain occurs in all months

but the wettest period in Mauritius is from December to April. During these months tropical cyclones occasionally strike the island or pass near enough to give very heavy rainfall and strong winds.

Is the sea warm in Mauritius?

The temperature of the Indian Ocean in the region of Mauritius 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

26-29° C in summer to 23-25° C in winter

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Is it always windy in Mauritius?

The seasons in Mauritius are opposite to the northern hemisphere, though the

most constant trade winds occur in their winter time from May to September

The wind in Mauritius is usually blowing quiet steady from easterly directions. … The main force that creates wind is the difference in pressure from place to place.

Is it safe to holiday in Mauritius?

On the whole, Mauritius has a very low crime rate. What little crime there is tends to be petty theft and non-violent. Downtown Port Louis and central tourist areas understandably do have a slightly higher crime rate, but in

general it is very safe to travel to

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What food is Mauritius famous for?

  • Dish 1: Gateaux piment (chilli fritters) …
  • Dish 2: Dhal puri (Indian-style flatbread) …
  • Dish 3: Mauritian cari (curry) …
  • Dish 4: Boulettes (dumplings) …
  • Dish 5: Bol renversé / upside down bowl (stir fry) …
  • Dish 6: Pineapple and chilli salt.

How much is a meal in Mauritius?

Restaurants Edit Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

250.00Rs
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 1,500.00Rs McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 200.00Rs Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 90.00Rs
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Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.