Geography of Mauritius
Geography of Mauritius: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Mauritius
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Coordinates: 20°20′54.2″S 57°33′7.9″E (-20.3484, 57.5522)
Quick facts about Mauritius
Summary
Mauritius is an island in Mauritius. Mauritius is an island known for lagoons, reefs and mountains.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Mauritius with fog. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 63°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Mauritius is July, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 59°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mauritius today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Mauritius month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 69° | 9,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 79° | 69° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 78° | 68° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 77° | 67° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 73° | 64° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 70° | 61° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 70° | 59° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 69° | 59° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 60° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 74° | 62° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 76° | 65° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 78° | 67° | 8,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mauritius?
Mauritius is an island in Mauritius. Its coordinates are -20.3484, 57.5522. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Mauritius right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with fog. Humidity is 100% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
July, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Mauritius, which has a temperate climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mauritius in?
Mauritius observes Indian/Mauritius (UTC+04:00). The local time is 5:52 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 5:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
