Mauritius in August
sweet spot · the best month of the 9 that clear the bar
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The numbers
| Daily high | 24°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 19°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 21°C |
| Rainy days | 8 · 51 mm |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day |
| Daylight | 11.3 h/day |
| Crowds | 100 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
What to pack
- A packable rain jacket for the 8 or so rainy days.
- Sun protection: about 11 hours of sunshine a day.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | very cheap — prices run about 39% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Mauritian rupee |
| Languages | English, French |
| Plugs | Type C and G, 230 V |
| Driving | On the left |
| Emergency | 114, 995, 115, 999, 112 |
| Calling code | +230 |
| Travel advice | No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-09-04 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Call 999 or 114 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facil… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at Mauritius
- January avoid
- February avoid
- March avoid
- April ok
- May ok
- June ok
- July sweet spot
- August
- September sweet spot
- October sweet spot
- November ok
- December ok
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