Month guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in August
What August is really like in Mauritius: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Cool and breezy, busy with European summer holidaymakers; good hiking weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the coolest month in Mauritius: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with July (24°C (75°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 17:57
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Spring (September–November). Dry, sunny and warming, with calm seas; one of the most reliable times for beaches and excursions.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Ganesh Chaturthi (usually August or September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Souillac
Rochester Falls
A short, wide waterfall near Souillac that tumbles over unusual vertical basalt columns into a pool.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
- Photo spot
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Nature · Le Morne peninsula
Le Morne Brabant
Start at sunrise to avoid the midday heat; the upper section involves scrambling, so go with a local guide if you are unsure.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Active
- History
- Outdoors
Nature · Southwest
Black River Gorges National Park
The island's largest national park protects most of its remaining native forest across deep gorges and the Black River Peak, at 828 metres the highest point in Mauritius.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
Island · Trou d'Eau Douce
Île aux Cerfs
Walk away from the jetty to the far beaches for quieter sand, and avoid weekends when local excursions fill it up.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mauritius.
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 17°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Mauritius?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Mauritius in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Mauritius?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cool and breezy, busy with European summer holidaymakers; good hiking weather.
+How warm is Mauritius in August?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in August?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.