AI-generatedMahébourg at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jan · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 27.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,500 h
- Rain a year
- 1,032 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 26 m
Climate in Mahébourg
Mahébourg has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. January is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, Mahébourg is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mahébourg
The best time to visit Mahébourg is from April to December. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in June and from August to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to October. The rainy season is from January to March; the wettest month is January with 194 mm.
Mahébourg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mahébourg in the dry season
Apr – Dec
Good
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 125 rainy days in all
Mahébourg in the rainy season
Jan – Mar
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun, Aug – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: October – December
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: April – December
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:3918:11
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:25–06:08 · evening 17:41–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:16–05:25 · evening 18:24–18:33
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 Mahébourg compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 27° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The sea warms from 24° to 25°. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | 24° | 25° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.8 h |
What is the weather like in Mahébourg in October?
In October, Mahébourg is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 34 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahébourg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 32 min05:39 – 18:11
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 15 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 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Mahébourg
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Mahébourg (score 86 and 85). In November, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in November. November has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 24.0° | 25.3° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 34 mmbetter | 54 mm |
| Muggy days | 15better | 24 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mahébourg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January31° · Sea 28° · 7.5 h
In January, Mahébourg is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 194 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mahébourg.
Mahébourg in January74February31° · Sea 28° · 7.1 h
In February, Mahébourg is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 186 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mahébourg.
Mahébourg in February73March30° · Sea 28° · 6.8 h
In March, Mahébourg is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 149 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mahébourg.
Mahébourg in March72April29° · Sea 27° · 6.6 h
In April, Mahébourg is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 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 Mahébourg.
Mahébourg in April75May28° · Sea 27° · 6.2 h
In May, Mahébourg is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 63 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mahébourg.
Mahébourg in May79June26° · Sea 25° · 5.7 h
In June, Mahébourg is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine 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 Mahébourg.
Mahébourg in June74July25° · Sea 24° · 5.3 h
In July, Mahébourg is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine 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 Mahébourg.
Mahébourg in July78August25° · Sea 24° · 6.0 h
In August, Mahébourg is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine 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 Mahébourg.
Mahébourg in August80September26° · Sea 23° · 6.8 h
In September, Mahébourg is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 36 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahébourg.
Mahébourg in September86October27° · Sea 24° · 7.6 h
In October, Mahébourg is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 34 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahébourg.
Mahébourg in October85November29° · Sea 25° · 8.4 h
In November, Mahébourg is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 54 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahébourg.
Mahébourg in November77December30° · Sea 27° · 8.2 h
In December, Mahébourg is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 104 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mahébourg.
Mahébourg 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 Mahébourg
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 15 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (19°), the warmest in February (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from October to June; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to September. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 246 days a year, mostly from October to May.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 75 | 31° | 24° | 27.6° | 7.5 h | 25 | 194 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 31° | 24° | 27.9° | 7.1 h | 24 | 186 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 30° | 24° | 27.9° | 6.8 h | 23 | 149 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 29° | 23° | 27.4° | 6.6 h | 20 | 96 |
| MayMay | 75 | 28° | 21° | 26.5° | 6.2 h | 15 | 63 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 26° | 20° | 25.0° | 5.7 h | 11 | 38 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 25° | 19° | 23.9° | 5.3 h | 13 | 39 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 25° | 19° | 23.5° | 6.0 h | 11 | 38 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 26° | 19° | 23.4° | 6.8 h | 12 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 27° | 21° | 24.0° | 7.6 h | 10 | 34 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 29° | 22° | 25.3° | 8.4 h | 13 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 77 | 30° | 23° | 26.7° | 8.2 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
20.41° S, 57.70° E · 26 m · Indian/Mauritius
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Mahébourg
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.2 – 24.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mahébourg ranges from 23.4 °C in September to 27.9 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 27.1 and 28.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.6° | 26.8° | 28.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.9° | 27.1° | 28.6° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.9° | 27.1° | 28.6° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.4° | 26.8° | 28.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 26.5° | 25.8° | 27.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 25.0° | 24.3° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 23.9° | 23.2° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 23.5° | 22.8° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.4° | 22.8° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 24.0° | 23.2° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 25.3° | 24.5° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 26.7° | 26.1° | 27.6° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Mahébourg
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 7.6 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Mahébourg, 61 % 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 Mahébourg: 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, Mahébourg has about 10 rainy days with 34 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mahébourg
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 12).
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 Mahébourg
How breezy and how cloudy Mahébourg 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 Mahébourg typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Mahébourg: variable cloud, with about 7.6 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 Mahébourg
How often the day gets hot in Mahébourg (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, Mahébourg has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Mahébourg
Weather for your travel dates
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Mahébourg 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.
Mahébourg has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 72).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 86
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.9 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
- 9,780 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
Mahébourg 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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Mahébourg vs Curepipe
In October Mahébourg has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs 78). During the day Curepipe is 3 °C cooler than Mahébourg.
| in October | Mahébourg | Curepipe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 24° |
| Sea | 24° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Dec | May – Nov |
Through the year
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Mauritius in October: the best places
In October, Mahébourg ranks 3 of 5 destinations in this country.
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- 2Grand Baie26°24°87
- 3MahébourgThis page27°24°86
- 4Curepipe24°83
- 5Port Louis28°24°79
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Frequently asked questions about Mahébourg
When is the best time to visit Mahébourg?
The best time to visit Mahébourg is from April to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mahébourg?
The sea temperature in Mahébourg ranges from 23.4 °C in September to 27.9 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Mahébourg in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Mahébourg?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Mahébourg?
The rainy season is from January to March; the wettest month is January with 194 mm. The driest month is October with 34 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mahébourg get?
Mahébourg gets around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 8.4 hours a day; in July there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Mahébourg in?
Mahébourg is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mahébourg?
A nonstop flight from London to Mahébourg takes about 12 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,780 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Mahébourg?
Mahébourg 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 Mahébourg?
Mahébourg has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 72). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 76, summer holidays 77, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 76.