Curepipe, Mauritius experiences average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 17 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Curepipe, Mauritius Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Curepipe, Mauritius. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jun–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.9/10
Best: May, September, October, November
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 24°C / 20°C
Feels Like 25°C / 19°C
Rainy Days 17
Rainfall 95 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 75%
Wind Speed 26 km/h
Dew Point 17°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Avg Low22°C
Rain25days
Coldest Month
17°C
August
Avg High22°C
Rain11days
Driest Month
11days
August
Avg High22°C
Avg Low17°C
Windiest Month
30 km/h
July (Gusts 46)
Sea Temperature
24°C – 29°C
Warmest water: March (
28.6°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:44
Daylight 10.9h
Sunset 17:39
Live conditions—
Curepipe on the map · live conditions
Curepipe, Mauritius
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Mauritius
- City
- Curepipe
- Population
- 78.6K
- Coordinates
- -20.32°, 57.53°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 12 days/mo
3/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 23 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 21 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 27°C / 22°C . Feb: 27°C / 22°C . Mar: 27°C / 22°C . Apr: 26°C / 21°C . May: 24°C / 20°C . Jun: 22°C / 18°C . Jul: 21°C / 17°C . Aug: 22°C / 17°C . Sep: 23°C / 17°C . Oct: 24°C / 18°C . Nov: 25°C / 20°C . Dec: 26°C / 21°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 194 mm. Feb: 191 mm. Mar: 171 mm. Apr: 125 mm. May: 70 mm. Jun: 52 mm. Jul: 49 mm. Aug: 38 mm. Sep: 30 mm. Oct: 34 mm. Nov: 66 mm. Dec: 118 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 78%. Feb: 80%. Mar: 80%. Apr: 81%. May: 76%. Jun: 73%. Jul: 73%. Aug: 71%. Sep: 70%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 72%. Dec: 75%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 24 km/h . Feb: 24 km/h . Mar: 23 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 26 km/h . Jun: 30 km/h . Jul: 30 km/h . Aug: 29 km/h . Sep: 28 km/h . Oct: 25 km/h . Nov: 23 km/h . Dec: 24 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 12h. Nov: 12h. Dec: 12h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 28°C . Feb: 29°C . Mar: 29°C . Apr: 28°C . May: 27°C . Jun: 26°C . Jul: 25°C . Aug: 24°C . Sep: 24°C . Oct: 25°C . Nov: 27°C . Dec: 28°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 10 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 28°C | Jan · 27°C |
| Coldest month | Aug 2025 · 16°C | Aug · 17°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 150 mm | Jan · 194 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 30 km/h | Jul · 30 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Good May best
Excellent June
Good July
Good August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 22°C | 29°C / 24°C | 25days (194 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 27°C / 22°C | 29°C / 24°C | 24days (191 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 80% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 27°C / 22°C | 29°C / 24°C | 25days (171 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 80% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 26°C / 21°C | 27°C / 22°C | 22days (125 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 81% Humid | 6.4 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 20°C | 23°C / 19°C | 16days (70 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 76% Humid | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 22°C / 18°C | 20°C / 16°C | 13days (52 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 73% Muggy | 5.1 High | Good | View Details |
| July | 21°C / 17°C | 19°C / 15°C | 14days (49 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 73% Muggy | 5.5 High | Good | View Details |
| August | 22°C / 17°C | 19°C / 15°C | 11days (38 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 17°C | 21°C / 15°C | 11days (30 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 18°C | 24°C / 18°C | 11days (34 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 25°C / 20°C | 27°C / 20°C | 14days (66 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 26°C / 21°C | 28°C / 22°C | 21days (118 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Curepipe are May, September, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Curepipe, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Curepipe is January, with average daytime highs of 27°C (80°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Curepipe is August, with average overnight lows of 17°C (62°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Curepipe is January, averaging 194mm of precipitation across 25 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Curepipe runs through January, March, February, April, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Curepipe.
Curepipe receives approximately 129 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Curepipe.
The least favorable months to visit Curepipe are January, February, March, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, September, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Curepipe is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Curepipe is 75%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December average 27°C (81°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in Curepipe are 26 km/h (16 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 30 km/h (19 mph) (gusts up to 46 km/h / 29 mph).
Curepipe averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 51%. The clearest skies occur in May.
The annual average dew point in Curepipe is 17°C (63°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Curepipe has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Curepipe ranges from 19°C (66°F) to 25°C (77°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Curepipe. It earns a climate score of 7.7/10 with Good.
For June in Curepipe, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 22°C (72°F) and 13 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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