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Mahébourg, Mauritius

Grand Port · Mauritius

Mahébourg is a small city in Grand Port, Mauritius with a population of 17,042. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

17,042 Population 16,230/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Mauritius Timezone

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About Mahébourg

Mahébourg

Mahébourg is a small village on the south-eastern coast of the island of Mauritius, having a population of 15,457 as of 2015. It is considered the main town of the Grand Port District.

People

Population17,042
Density16,230/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population17,042
Population Density16,230 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates-20.4081°, 57.7000°
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
Country🇲🇺 Mauritius
State / ProvinceGrand Port
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 Mahébourg

Mahébourg is a small city in Mauritius (Grand Port) with a population of 17,042. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 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 Mahébourg

Mahébourg 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
Mahébourg 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 85 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

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density16,230/sq mi
Coordinates-20.4081°N, 57.7000°W
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above Mauritius avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.24"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.24"

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 M4.1 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 230 km
2024 Belal Category 2 147 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 201 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 200 km
2020 Herold Category 3 277 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 93 km
2019 Cilida Category 4 243 km
2018 Berguitta Category 1 299 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 183 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 276 km
2005 Hennie Category 1 115 km
2003 Gerry Category 3 140 km
2003 Crystal Category 2 188 km
2002 Guillaume Category 4 125 km
2002 Dina Category 4 114 km
2000 Connie Category 3 291 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 221 km
1999 Davina Category 3 34 km
1998 Anacelle Category 4 138 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 85 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
February 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
April 76°F (25°C) 8.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
November 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in

Mahébourg has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.2") and September the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Mahébourg

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hamilton College
Duperre Government School
RCA Primary School
Willoughby College
Willoughby Government School
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Radio Stations near Mahébourg

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 Mahébourg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aapravasi Ghat
Biscuiterie Rault
Blue Penny Museum
Bois Chéri Tea Museum
Centre Culturel Nelson Mandela
Domaine Des Aubineaux - Tea Museum
Frederik Hendrik Museum
Frederik Hendrik Museum
Maison du rhum & dégustation
Masonic Lodge
Musée d'Histoire
National History Museum Mahebourg
Natural History Museum
Photo Museum
Postal Museum
Robert Edward Hart Museum
Saint Aubin Sugarcane Museum
Vanilla House

Libraries in Mahébourg

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

Farmers Markets in Mahébourg

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
Central Market
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
La Foire (stall)
Le Palis Store
Le Souk du Vieux Conseil
Mangalkhan Store
Marché central (épices)
Marché central (fruits et légumes)
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
Qaid-E-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Market
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

Hotels in Mahébourg

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Bel Air
Les Aigrettes

Restaurants in Mahébourg

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Benitier restaurant
Cavendish Snack
Chando's Food Lovers
Chez Marilen
Chez Patrick
Chez Patrick
Dragon de Chine
Grillicious
La Vielle Rouge
Le Bazilic
Le Capitinie
Le Colombe
Le Phare Restaurant
Les Copains d'abord
Namaste Kathmandu
Patrick Resto
Resto Take
Salut les Copains
Saveurs de Shin
Ti Kaz Kreol

Cafes in Mahébourg

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boulangerie Patisserie
Café Du Village
Chez Francois
Coin Casse Croute
Mahe Mine
Tabahie Les Aigrettes

Theatres in Mahébourg

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Open Air Amphitheatre

Monuments in Mahébourg

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lavoir
Pointe Canon
Rémy-Ollier's monument

Clinics in Mahébourg

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Shafa Medical Centre
Cabinet Medical
Green Cross

Dentists in Mahébourg

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dove Dental
Dr. Dhooboreea
Dr. Peerbux

Bus Stations in Mahébourg

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mahebourg Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Mahébourg

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen
MU #495769210
Total

Banks in Mahébourg

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank One
HSBC
MAU Bank
MCB Bank
SBM

Stadiums & Teams in Mahébourg

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mahébourg

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRULarge Airport
Skydive Austral AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mahébourg

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mauritius Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahébourg

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assemblee de Dieu
Mosque
Notre Dame des Anges

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Mauritius
Elevation
20 m (66 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 Mahébourg

What is the population of Mahébourg?

Mahébourg has a population of 17,042 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 16,230 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mahébourg?

Mahébourg 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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