Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Mauritius in August
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
79mm
Sun
7h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
63
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mauritius with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August24°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August79mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Mauritius' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7 hours average sun
August is below Mauritius' yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August24°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August63 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
