Located in the southwest Indian Ocean, Mauritius enjoys a tropical climate that is greatly affected by southeast trade winds.
The warmest weather occurs during the month of February (average temperatures around 85 degrees Fahrenheit) while the coolest temps tend to hit during July (average temperatures around 70 degrees Fahrenheit). In general, the western and northern regions are warmer and drier than those in the east and south.
Summertime, which lasts from November through April, sees overall averages of 80 degrees Fahrenheit along the coast down to the low 70s on the plateau. Wintertime, from May through October, sees overall averages of 70 degrees along the coast down to the low 60s on the plateau.
The sea temperature ranges from about 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the conditions and the season. Heavy rain is common from January through March, and tropical cyclones are a possibility from November through April.
