Mauritius in August
Published · The Villa Mauritius
August is still winter: about 26 °C by day, 16 °C at night, sunny, and the windiest month at the northern weather station. The sea is near 24 °C. It is the peak of the whale season and the heart of the European summer holidays.
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The weather in August
At the northern weather station of Pamplemousses, a few kilometres inland, the August averages are 25.9 °C by day and 16.2 °C at night, 75 mm of rain over 13 days with at least 1 mm, and 7.7 hours of sunshine a day. Mont Choisy has no station of its own: it lies between this station and the drier west coast. The sea averages about 23.7 °C off Grand Baie.
August is outside the cyclone season, which runs from 1 November to 15 May.
| Day temperature | 25.9 °C |
|---|---|
| Night temperature | 16.2 °C |
| Rain (Pamplemousses station) | 75 mm, 13 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h a day |
| Sea at Grand Baie | 23.7 °C |
| Cyclone season | No |
| Golf | Very good, with wind: take one club more on exposed holes. |
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What to do in Mauritius in August
August is the peak of the humpback whale breeding season around Mauritius: book a morning trip from the west coast. Kitesurfers head to Le Morne for the steady trade winds. 15 August, Assumption, is a public holiday in 2026. On the north coast the lagoon stays calmer than the east and south, and a long lunch on the alfresco followed by an evening in the cinema is the winter routine at the villa.
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Public holidays and events in August
The dates that change the rhythm of the island this month, from the official lists of the Government of Mauritius.
- 15 August 2026: Assumption (public holiday in 2026, not in 2027)
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Crowds and prices in August
In August 2025 the island received 115,491 visitors: an average month for visitors (7th of 12). At the villa, August is low season (1,500 € a night, 5 nights minimum): see rates and availability.
Staying in Mont Choisy
The Villa Mauritius is a private four-suite villa for eight guests inside the Mont Choisy Le Golf estate, a few hundred metres from the first tee and three minutes from the beach.
FAQ
Questions about this
Is August a good time to visit Mauritius?
Yes for whales, golf and kitesurfing. Expect fresh water, around 24 °C, wind, and holiday crowds.
What is the weather like in Mauritius in August?
In the north, about 26 °C by day and 16 °C at night, 75 mm of rain over 13 days at the Pamplemousses station and 7.7 hours of sunshine a day.
How warm is the sea in Mauritius in August?
About 23.7 °C on average off Grand Baie, in the north.
Is August cyclone season in Mauritius?
No. The official cyclone season runs from 1 November to 15 May.
