Climate of Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius
Point-value climate at Port Louis (Port Louis, Mauritius). Population approximately 595,491.
Located in Port Louis, Mauritius, Port Louis has a tropical climate. Population approximately 595,491. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.6°C / 70.9°F in August to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in February, with rainfall varying from 51 mm / 2 in (September) to 266 mm / 10.5 in (February) — about 1613 mm / 63.5 in across the year. As the national capital of Mauritius, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Port Louis's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6°C79.9°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.7°C80.1°F | 266 mm10.5″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.4°C79.5°F | 211 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.6°C78.1°F | 189 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.1°C75.4°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.5°C72.5°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| July | 21.7°C71.1°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 21.6°C70.9°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| September | 22.1°C71.8°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| October | 23.2°C73.8°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| November | 24.5°C76.1°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| December | 25.8°C78.4°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Port Louis?
Port Louis does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Port Louis's warmest month is February at an average of 26.7°C / 80.1°F, and its driest month is September with about 51 mm / 2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Port Louis?
Port Louis, in Port Louis, Mauritius, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.6°C / 70.9°F in August to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1613 mm / 63.5 in, with the wettest month being February (266 mm / 10.5 in) and the driest September (51 mm / 2 in).
What is the average temperature in Port Louis in February?
The average temperature in Port Louis in February is 26.7°C / 80.1°F, with rainfall of about 266 mm / 10.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Port Louis?
The driest month in Port Louis is September, with about 51 mm / 2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 22.1°C / 71.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Port Louis?
The wettest month in Port Louis is February, with approximately 266 mm / 10.5 in of average monthly rainfall.