Mauritius in August
Dry and breezy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a reasonable month in Mauritius — with trade-offs.
August is dry and breezy, with good conditions for whale and dolphin watching on the west coast.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 19–27°C
- Warm days and cool nights.
- Crowds
- High
- Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Dry weather and calm seas on the leeward coast.
–Busy and priced high in holidays.
My tip for August
Choose the west coast for calmer water and the south for surfing.
- Dolphin watching
- Hiking
- Beaches
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Mauritius, 3rd for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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Weather
Weather in Mauritius in August
In August Mauritius averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with about 19 mm of rain or snow over 5 wet days. The warmest month is January (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 27°C); the wettest month is February.
- Average high
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Average low
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization (Port Louis station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Mauritius in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Mauritius?
- August is a reasonable month in Mauritius — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Mauritius overall (3 for weather, 10 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Dry weather and calm seas on the leeward coast. The main downside: Busy and priced high in holidays.
- What is the weather like in Mauritius in August?
- Average highs are around 27°C and lows around 19°C. Expect about 19 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Warm days and cool nights. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 27°C).
- Is Mauritius crowded in August?
- Crowds are high. Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Mauritius in August?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (August ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
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Dry weather and calm seas on the leeward coast.
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