Capital city, Mauritius
Port Louis weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Port Louis
May–Nov is drier and cooler; Oct–Dec is best. Jan–Mar is hot, humid and cyclone-prone, with flash floods in the low streets.
Port Louis weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan28°128 mm
- Feb28°116 mm
- Mar28°122 mm
- Apr28°67 mm
- May26°41 mm
- Jun25°28 mm
- Jul24°26 mm
- Aug24°21 mm
- Sep24°24 mm
- Oct25°29 mm
- Nov26°29 mm
- Dec28°44 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C83°F | 27°C80°F | 128 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| February | 28°C83°F | 27°C81°F | 116 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| March | 28°C83°F | 27°C80°F | 122 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| April | 28°C82°F | 26°C79°F | 67 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| May | 26°C79°F | 25°C77°F | 41 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C77°F | 23°C74°F | 28 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| July | 24°C75°F | 22°C72°F | 26 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| August | 24°C75°F | 22°C72°F | 21 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| September | 24°C75°F | 22°C72°F | 24 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| October | 25°C77°F | 23°C73°F | 29 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| November | 26°C79°F | 24°C76°F | 29 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| December | 28°C82°F | 26°C78°F | 44 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
Best months across Mauritius
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Baie | May–Jun, Sep–Nov | Feb (28°C) |
| Port Louis | May–Jun, Sep–Nov | Feb (28°C) |
| Flic en Flac | May–Jun, Sep–Nov | Feb (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Port Louis?
May–Jun, Sep–Nov. May–Nov is drier and cooler; Oct–Dec is best. Jan–Mar is hot, humid and cyclone-prone, with flash floods in the low streets.
When is the rainy season in Port Louis?
Rain peaks in January with about 128 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Port Louis?
February, with average highs of 28°C (83°F).
How cold does Port Louis get?
The coolest nights are in August, averaging 22°C (72°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.