Weather in Mauritius in August

August climate overview

Daytime highs across Mauritius in August run from 23.5°C (Belle Mare) to 24.8°C (Flic en Flac). Even in Flic en Flac only 46% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 19.8°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Belle Mare fall to 19°C or below.

Rainfall in August

Expect around 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) in August, with Flic en Flac the driest (3 days) and Belle Mare the wettest (12 days). The wettest August at Flic en Flac between 1991 and 2020 was 2015 with 69 mm; the driest was 2020 with 1 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 23.6°C around Mauritius in August - warmest at Flic en Flac (23.7°C). That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.8 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 11.3 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

August against the rest of the year in Mauritius

August is the 11th warmest month of the twelve in Mauritius. It is 0.0°C warmer than July and 0.8°C warmer in September. The hottest month here is January (29°C) and the coolest July (24°C).

Which part of Mauritius in August?

• Most sunshine: Flic en Flac, 7.5 h a day.
• Driest: Flic en Flac, about 3 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Flic en Flac, 24°C.
• Hottest: Flic en Flac, 25°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Belle Mare, 24°C.

What to pack for Mauritius in August

Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; a light waterproof for the odd shower; swimwear - the sea is 24°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in August

Within 1.5°C of Mauritius's August daytime average: Madeira (26°C, sea 23°C), Santorini (26°C, sea 25°C), Fuerteventura (25°C, sea 22°C), Prague (25°C), Lanzarote (25°C, sea 22°C). See the full ranking for August.

Flic en Flac is the stronger choice for dry weather

For a weather-led choice, favour Flic en Flac over Belle Mare in August. Flic en Flac averages 25°C by day and 2 rainy days, compared with 24°C and 12 rainy days in Belle Mare. The temperature difference is small; the rain difference is the more useful deciding factor if you want to spend much of your holiday outside. Both have nights around 20°C and sea temperatures of 24°C, so choosing Belle Mare does not bring warmer evenings or warmer water. Belle Mare can still suit travellers happy to keep plans flexible, but Flic en Flac gives you a clearer reason to prioritise it for beach time.

Expect warmth rather than reliably hot days

Pack light clothes for daytime, swimwear and a light layer for evenings. With country averages of 24°C by day and 20°C at night, August is better suited to travellers who enjoy moderate warmth than those seeking consistently hot weather. Even in Flic en Flac, days above 25°C account for 46% of the month, so do not treat hotter afternoons as a certainty. Average sunshine of 6.8 hours leaves scope for outdoor plans, but the country average of 7 rainy days makes some flexibility sensible. Keep rain protection handy, particularly if staying in Belle Mare, and let the day's conditions guide how long you spend by the sea.