Month guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in July
What July is really like in Mauritius: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Condem at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. The coolest month, with brisk winds on the east coast; sea temperatures are refreshing but still swimmable.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 11th-warmest 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 9 of its 31 days. Compared with June (25°C (77°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 17:46
- Daylight
- About 11 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, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Humpback whales pass off the west coast (usually July–October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Pamplemousses
L'Aventure du Sucre
Combine it with the botanical garden in Pamplemousses on the same morning.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Food
Market · Port Louis
Port Louis Central Market
The capital's Victorian iron-roofed market sells tropical fruit, vegetables, spices and herbal remedies downstairs, with textiles and souvenirs on the upper level.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
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Historic site · Port Louis
Aapravasi Ghat
Start at the interpretation centre for context, then walk to the original stone steps that the labourers climbed on arrival.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
Museum · Port Louis
Blue Penny Museum
At Le Caudan Waterfront, this museum covers the island's maritime and colonial history and displays the famous 1847 'Post Office' Red Penny and Blue Penny stamps, among the rarest in the world.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
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 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Mauritius?
It is a shoulder-season month. The coolest month, with brisk winds on the east coast; sea temperatures are refreshing but still swimmable.
+How warm is Mauritius in July?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in July?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.