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Flic en Flac
- Day
- 24.7°C
- Sea
- 24.2°C
- Sun
- 7.2h
- Rain days
- 2
Your July weather guide
Weather in Mauritius in July
July is a good month for Mauritius if you prefer moderate warmth to intense heat, but your choice of destination matters for rain. Country averages sit at 24°C by day and 20°C at night, with the sea also at 24°C. That makes a mix of swimming and time outdoors a reasonable plan, rather than a holiday built around very hot weather. Flic en Flac is the better choice if keeping rain disruption down is your priority.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
- Average daytime high
- 24.1°Cacross 2 destinations
- Average night-time low
- 20.0°Cafter dark
- Sea temperature
- 24.1°Cwarm enough to swim
- Rainy days
- 8days1 mm or more
Mauritius, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Warmest places in Mauritius in July
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
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Belle Mare
- Day
- 23.5°C
- Sea
- 24.0°C
- Sun
- 6.0h
- Rain days
- 13
Mauritius destinations ranked for July
All 2 places we track in Mauritius, ordered by daytime high.
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| # | Destination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flic en Flac | 24.7°C | 20.2°C | 24.2°C | 7.2 h | 2 | 12 h 54 min |
| 2 | Belle Mare | 23.5°C | 19.9°C | 24.0°C | 6.0 h | 13 | 12 h 54 min |
2 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.
July climate overview
Daytime highs across Mauritius in July run from 23.5°C (Belle Mare) to 24.7°C (Flic en Flac). Even in Flic en Flac only 41% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 20.0°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Belle Mare fall to 19°C or below.
Rainfall in July
Expect around 8 rainy days (1 mm or more) in July, with Flic en Flac the driest (2 days) and Belle Mare the wettest (13 days). The wettest July at Flic en Flac between 1991 and 2020 was 2017 with 49 mm; the driest was 2006 with 2 mm.
Sea temperature
The sea averages 24.1°C around Mauritius in July - warmest at Flic en Flac (24.2°C). That is comfortable for swimming.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 10.9 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
July against the rest of the year in Mauritius
July is the 12th warmest month of the twelve in Mauritius. It is 0.8°C cooler than June and 0.0°C warmer in August. The hottest month here is January (29°C) and the coolest July (24°C).
Which part of Mauritius in July?
- Most sunshine: Flic en Flac, 7.2 h a day.
- Driest: Flic en Flac, about 2 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 July
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 July
Within 1.5°C of Mauritius's July daytime average: Paxos (26°C, sea 24°C), Santorini (25°C, sea 24°C), Porto (25°C, sea 17°C), Rio de Janeiro (25°C, sea 22°C), Sal (25°C, sea 24°C). See the full ranking for July.
Where to stay: Flic en Flac has the clearer advantage
Flic en Flac is the stronger July choice for travellers who want to spend much of their holiday outdoors. It averages 25°C by day, compared with 24°C in Belle Mare, but the more useful difference is rainfall: 2 rainy days against 13. That makes Flic en Flac a better bet for plans that depend on dry weather, though it is not a guarantee. Belle Mare still offers mild warmth, but suits travellers happy to keep their schedule flexible around rain. Both destinations have a sea temperature of 24°C and nights averaging 20°C, so choosing between them is mainly about the likelihood of rain rather than swimming temperatures or evening warmth.
What to expect from days outdoors and evenings
Plan for warm days rather than assume strong heat throughout your stay. The country averages 6.6 hours of sunshine, so sun protection belongs in your bag, while 8 rainy days make a light waterproof useful too. Light clothing is a sensible starting point for daytime, with a light layer for evenings if you tend to feel cool at 20°C. There is less reason to organise every day around avoiding midday heat than you might expect from a tropical holiday, although shade breaks remain sensible when you feel hot. Keep weather-dependent plans flexible rather than treating the monthly averages as a daily forecast.
A little more detail
Mauritius in July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Where is the hottest place in Mauritius in July?
Flic en Flac is the warmest of the 2 places we track in Mauritius in July with an average high of 24.7°C; Belle Mare is the coolest at 23.5°C.
Is the sea warm in Mauritius in July?
The sea averages 22°C or more at Flic en Flac (24°C), Belle Mare (24°C) in July.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in July?
The sea averages 24°C in both Flic en Flac and Belle Mare. That makes swimming a reasonable part of a July holiday, though comfort is personal. Neither destination has a temperature advantage in the water, so rainfall is the more useful distinction.
Is Mauritius much hotter than London in July?
Not by the daytime averages: Mauritius reaches 24°C, compared with London's 22°C. Flic en Flac is warmer at 25°C. Expect a modest step up in daytime warmth rather than a dramatic jump into much hotter weather.
Can I count on hot days in Flic en Flac?
Flic en Flac is the warmer choice, averaging 25°C by day, but hotter conditions are not a given. Days above 25°C account for 41%, so July suits you better if comfortable warmth matters more than consistently high temperatures.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at 2 destination points.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C