AI-generatedCurepipe at a glance
- Best time
- May – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 1,032 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 559 m
Climate in Curepipe
Curepipe has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while July is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Curepipe is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Curepipe
The best time to visit Curepipe is from May to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to October. Rain is frequent from December to April; the wettest month is January with 194 mm.
Curepipe through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Curepipe in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–26 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Curepipe in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Curepipe in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 24–27 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Curepipe in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June, August, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
05:4018:11
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:26–06:09 · evening 17:42–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:17–05:26 · evening 18:25–18:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Curepipe compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 23° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 17° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.8 h |
What is the weather like in Curepipe in October?
In October, Curepipe is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 34 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Curepipe.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 32 min05:40 – 18:11
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Curepipe
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Curepipe: score 83 against 78. In June, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83better | 78 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 hbetter | 7.2 h |
| Rainy days | 10better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 34 mm | 38 mm |
| Muggy days | 4 | 3better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Curepipe month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January27° · 7.0 h
In January, Curepipe is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 194 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Curepipe.
Curepipe in January61February27° · 6.8 h
In February, Curepipe is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 186 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Curepipe.
Curepipe in February63March27° · 6.9 h
In March, Curepipe is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 149 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Curepipe.
Curepipe in March64April26° · 7.2 h
In April, Curepipe is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 96 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Curepipe.
Curepipe in April70May24° · 7.3 h
In May, Curepipe is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Curepipe.
Curepipe in May78June22° · 7.2 h
In June, Curepipe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 38 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Curepipe.
Curepipe in June74July21° · 7.0 h
In July, Curepipe is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 39 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Curepipe.
Curepipe in July78August22° · 7.1 h
In August, Curepipe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 38 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Curepipe.
Curepipe in August78September22° · 7.4 h
In September, Curepipe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 36 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Curepipe.
Curepipe in September83October24° · 7.9 h
In October, Curepipe is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 34 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Curepipe.
Curepipe in October77November26° · 7.8 h
In November, Curepipe is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Curepipe.
Curepipe in November65December27° · 7.5 h
In December, Curepipe is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 104 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Curepipe.
Curepipe in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Curepipe
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (15°), the warmest in February (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from January to April; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 170 days a year, mostly from December to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 61 | 27° | 21° | 7.0 h | 25 | 194 |
| FebruaryFeb | 61 | 27° | 21° | 6.8 h | 24 | 186 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 27° | 21° | 6.9 h | 23 | 149 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 26° | 20° | 7.2 h | 20 | 96 |
| MayMay | 70 | 24° | 18° | 7.3 h | 15 | 63 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 22° | 16° | 7.2 h | 11 | 38 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 21° | 15° | 7.0 h | 13 | 39 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 22° | 15° | 7.1 h | 11 | 38 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 22° | 16° | 7.4 h | 12 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 24° | 17° | 7.9 h | 10 | 34 |
| NovemberNov | 77 | 26° | 18° | 7.8 h | 13 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 65 | 27° | 19° | 7.5 h | 19 | 104 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
20.32° S, 57.53° E · 559 m · Indian/Mauritius
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Curepipe
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.9 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Curepipe, 63 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Curepipe: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Curepipe has about 10 rainy days with 34 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Curepipe
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in January (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Curepipe
How breezy and how cloudy Curepipe is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Curepipe typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Curepipe: variable cloud, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Curepipe
How often the day gets hot in Curepipe (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Curepipe has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Curepipe
Weather for your travel dates
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Curepipe in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Curepipe has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 83
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 15 min
- Distance
- 9,760 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (3 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Mauritius
- Currency
- Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
- Languages
- English, French
- Sockets
- Type C, G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +230
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Curepipe lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Curepipe vs Port Louis
In October the holiday weather in Curepipe and Port Louis is about equally good (score 83 vs 79). During the day Port Louis is 4 °C warmer than Curepipe.
| in October | Curepipe | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 28° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 24° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Nov | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
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Mauritius in October: the best places
In October, Curepipe ranks 4 of 5 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Curepipe
When is the best time to visit Curepipe?
The best time to visit Curepipe is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Curepipe?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. July is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Curepipe?
Rain is frequent from December to April; the wettest month is January with 194 mm. The driest month is October with 34 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Curepipe get?
Curepipe gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 7.9 hours a day; in February there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Curepipe in?
Curepipe is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Curepipe?
A nonstop flight from London to Curepipe takes about 12 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,760 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Curepipe?
Curepipe lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Curepipe?
Curepipe has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 72, summer holidays 77, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 63.