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Grand Bois, Mauritius

Savanne · Mauritius

Grand Bois is a small city in Savanne, Mauritius with a population of 7,804. Elevation: 1,335 ft (407 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

7,804 Population 1,451/sq mi density
1,335 ft Elevation 407 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Mauritius Timezone

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About Grand Bois

Grand Bois is a village located in the Savanne District of Mauritius. According to the 2015 census by Statistics Mauritius, the population was 7,982. As from 2025 the chairman of the village council is Mr Mouhinuddin Rujee

People

Population7,804
Density1,451/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Population7,804
Population Density1,451 / sq mi
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Coordinates-20.4189°, 57.5442°
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
Country🇲🇺 Mauritius
State / ProvinceSavanne
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,513 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Grand Bois

Grand Bois is a small city in Mauritius (Savanne) with a population of 7,804. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet (407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Indian/Mauritius.

Climate in Grand Bois

Grand Bois has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jan (27°C), the coldest is Jul (21.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1582 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.2° 230.4
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.2° 258.4
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 23.5° / 29.6° 245.8
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 22.7° / 28.7° 170.8
May 24°C / 75°F 21° / 27.1° 119.9
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 19.6° / 25.5° 83.0
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 18.8° / 24.5° 85.6
Aug 21.7°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.7° 73.5
Sep 22.2°C / 72°F 19° / 25.5° 63.9
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 19.9° / 26.8° 48.3
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 21.1° / 28.3° 76.9
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 22.7° / 29.6° 125.7
Grand Bois has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above Mauritius avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density1,451/sq mi
Coordinates-20.4189°N, 57.5442°W
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above Mauritius avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.51"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 27, 2018.

Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

34 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 214 km
2024 Belal Category 2 138 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 196 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 197 km
2020 Herold Category 3 289 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 99 km
2019 Cilida Category 4 258 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 169 km
2014 Bejisa Category 3 288 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 266 km
2005 Hennie Category 1 131 km
2003 Gerry Category 3 151 km
2003 Crystal Category 2 204 km
2002 Guillaume Category 4 141 km
2002 Dina Category 4 112 km
2000 Connie Category 3 281 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 218 km
1999 Davina Category 3 32 km
1998 Anacelle Category 4 154 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 71 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.6 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 8.8 in
April 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
August 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Coldest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in

Grand Bois has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 70.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.5") and October the driest (2.5").

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Radio Stations near Grand Bois

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Plus Mauritius news, music MP3 128 kbps
MBC Best FM dance, pop UNKNOWN
MBC Radio Mauritius talk UNKNOWN
MBC Radio Maurice oldies, pop UNKNOWN
OUi Radio christian, christian music MP3 128 kbps
MBC Kool FM dance, pop UNKNOWN

Museums in Grand Bois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biscuiterie Rault
Bois Chéri Tea Museum
Centre Culturel Nelson Mandela
Domaine Des Aubineaux - Tea Museum
Four A Chaux De Petit Verger
Frederik Hendrik Museum
Frederik Hendrik Museum
Maison du rhum & dégustation
Masonic Lodge
Milestones Motor Museum
Museum Touche Du Bois
National History Museum Mahebourg
Open air museum of Trou Chenille
Robert Edward Hart Museum
Saint Aubin Sugarcane Museum
Vanilla House

Libraries in Grand Bois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bambous Library0.0
Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoire0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Librairie Caunhye0.0
Library0.0
UTM Resource Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Grand Bois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ah Teck Store
Ajanta-Store
Anand Store
Bazar
Bazar
Bazar de Souillac
Bazar Plaisance
Beau Bassin Market
Bel Air Market fair
Central Flacq Market Fair
Chantefrais
Chebel market fair
Cocorico Store
Cold Storage
Da Patten Fair
Dr James Burty David Marketplace
Fara Poulet Frais
Farmers market and clothing
Fish stands
Happy Days Mini Market
Henrietta Co-operative Store
Le Palis Store
Mangalkhan Store
Marché Bambou
Market
Market of Mahebourg
Mauree Store
Mini Baz
Mini Market Le Cordon Bleu
Moka market
Moonlight Mini Market
Moothoo Trading
New Arab Town Fair
Noorah Cold Store
P. Bissessur Store
Poultry Shop
Quatre Bornes Market
Raheemeea Store
Ramnauth Store
Rose Hill Market
Royal Mart
Saba Mini Market
Saint Pierre Market
Soomaroo Store
Sunny Store
Supertote
T-Lukkhoo Mini Store
Vacoas market

Restaurants in Grand Bois

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bois Cheri

Golf Courses in Grand Bois

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AVALON Golf Course
Avalon Golf Estate

Stadiums & Teams in Grand Bois

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Grand Bois

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRULarge Airport
Skydive Austral AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Grand Bois

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Grand Bois

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grand Bois

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ganga talao temple hindu
Grand Bassin
Grand Bois Mosque
Hanuman Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Mauritius
Elevation
407 m (1,335 ft)

🇲🇺 About Mauritius

Capital Port Louis
Population 1,265,303
Area 2,040 km²
GDP (USD) $14,072,212,290
GDP per capita $11,270
HDI 0.806
Life expectancy 73.4 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 39.0%
Currency MUR (Rupee)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole
Calling code +230
TLD .mu
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Bois

What is the population of Grand Bois?

Grand Bois has a population of 7,804 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 1,451 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Grand Bois?

Grand Bois has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches.

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