Best Time to Visit Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Port Louis.
Port Louis does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (February, 26.7°C / 80.1°F) and driest (September, 51 mm / 2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 21.6°C / 70.9°F in August to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in February, with rainfall from 51 mm / 2 in (September) to 266 mm / 10.5 in (February). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Port Louis's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 23.2°C73.8°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| September | 22.1°C71.8°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| November | 24.5°C76.1°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
No month at Port Louis matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Port Louis?
Port Louis doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on September (driest, ~51 mm / 2 in) and February (warmest, 26.7°C / 80.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Mauritius's national average.
When is the rainy season in Port Louis?
The rainy season at Port Louis, Port Louis runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 130 mm / 5.1 in. The wettest single month is February (266 mm / 10.5 in).
What is the driest month in Port Louis?
The driest month in Port Louis is September, averaging about 51 mm / 2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.1°C / 71.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Port Louis?
The least comfortable months for travel to Port Louis — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 266 mm / 10.5 in in February, and the coldest month averages 21.6°C / 70.9°F.
Is Port Louis climate different from Mauritius overall?
Yes, usually. Our Port Louis figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mauritius figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Port Louis specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.