Mauritius · August
Low seasonMauritius · Africa
Max Temp
24.7°C
Min Temp
19.6°C
Sunshine
7.6 h/day
Rain Days
9 days
Water Temp
23.4°C
Rainfall
69.7 mm
Humidity
74%
Avg Temp
22°C
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in September.
August in Mauritius is generally manageable, but with 9 rain days it's not a reliably sunny month. Better conditions can be found in September, October, November, and December.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 25°C, cooling to 20°C at night (daily average: 22°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 9 rain days with 70 mm total. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Mauritius in der Trockenzeit: Kühl (20–25°C), wenig Regen, kristallklares Meer — beste Bedingungen für Tauchen und Schnorcheln. Diwali im Oktober/November leuchtet die gesamte Insel in Öllämpchen.
Packing list for Mauritius in August
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Mauritius?
- August is not an optimal month for Mauritius (Score: 72/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider September, October, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Mauritius in August?
- In August, Mauritius sees daily highs of 25°C. Nights cool to 20°C, with a daily average of 22°C.
- How much rain falls in Mauritius in August?
- In August, Mauritius receives an average of 70 mm of rain over 9 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Mauritius get in August?
- Mauritius averages 8 sunshine hours per day in August — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Mauritius in August?
- Water temperature in Mauritius in August averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
