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Roches Noire, Mauritius

Rivière du Rempart · Mauritius

Roches Noire is a small city in Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius with a population of 5,733. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

5,733 Population 1,254/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Mauritius Timezone

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About Roches Noire

Roches Noire is a village located in the Rivière du Rempart district on the east coast of Mauritius.

People

Population5,733
Density1,254/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population5,733
Population Density1,254 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-20.1111°, 57.7122°
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
Country🇲🇺 Mauritius
State / ProvinceRivière du Rempart
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,184 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Roches Noire

Roches Noire is a small city in Mauritius (Rivière du Rempart) with a population of 5,733. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Indian/Mauritius.

Climate in Roches Noire

Roches Noire has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Feb (25°C), the coldest is Aug (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1917 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 21.5° / 28.1° 321.5
Feb 25°C / 77°F 21.7° / 28.2° 326.7
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 21.3° / 27.8° 328.0
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 20.6° / 27° 141.5
May 21.9°C / 71°F 18.6° / 25.2° 114.0
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 17.2° / 23.1° 103.0
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 16.3° / 22.4° 113.9
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 16.1° / 22.4° 89.1
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 16.4° / 23.2° 82.7
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 17.5° / 24.7° 71.0
Nov 22.7°C / 73°F 18.9° / 26.5° 92.9
Dec 24°C / 75°F 20.4° / 27.7° 133.0
Roches Noire has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mauritius avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density1,254/sq mi
Coordinates-20.1111°N, 57.7122°W
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Mauritius avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.16"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.97"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

39 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 232 km
2024 Belal Category 2 176 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 168 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 168 km
2020 Herold Category 3 252 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 125 km
2019 Gelena Category 4 275 km
2019 Cilida Category 4 227 km
2018 Berguitta Category 1 278 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 205 km
2015 Bansi Category 5 287 km
2012 Giovanna Category 3 284 km
2009 Gael Category 1 300 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 252 km
2005 Hennie Category 1 118 km
2003 Gerry Category 3 114 km
2003 Crystal Category 2 187 km
2002 Guillaume Category 4 124 km
2002 Dina Category 4 82 km
2000 Connie Category 3 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
August 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in

Roches Noire has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.2") and September the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Roches Noire

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 Roches Noire

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aapravasi Ghat
Blue Penny Museum
Centre Culturel Nelson Mandela
Château de Beau Sejour
Château de Labourdonnais
Domaine Des Aubineaux - Tea Museum
L'Aventure du Sucre
La Demeure Saint Antoine
Masonic Lodge
Musée d'Histoire
Natural History Museum
Photo Museum
Postal Museum

Libraries in Roches Noire

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoire0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Grand baie Library0.0
Librairie Caunhye0.0
Library0.0
National Library0.0
public library0.0
UTM Resource Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Roches Noire

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abercombie Market
Abercrombie Market
Ah Teck Store
Ajanta-Store
Anand Store
Bazar
Bazar Plaisance
Beau Bassin Market
Bel Air Market fair
Central Flacq Market Fair
Central Market
Chebel market fair
Cocorico Store
Cold Storage
Da Patten Fair
Fara Poulet Frais
goodlands
Grand Baie Bazar
Happy Days Mini Market
Henrietta Co-operative Store
Ibrahim Abdoola Market Fair
La Foire (stall)
Le Palis Store
Le Souk du Vieux Conseil
Mangalkhan Store
Marché central (épices)
Marché central (fruits et légumes)
Market
Mauree Store
Mini Baz
Mini Market Le Cordon Bleu
Moka market
Moonlight Mini Market
Moothoo Trading
New Arab Town Fair
Noorah Cold Store
Pamplemousses Market
Poultry Shop
Qaid-E-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Market
Quatre Bornes Market
Raheemeea Store
Ramnauth Store
Riviere Du Rempart Marketplace
Rose Hill Market
Royal Mart
Saba Mini Market
Saint Pierre Market
Soomaroo Store
Sunny Store
Supertote
T-Lukkhoo Mini Store
Triolet Market
Vacoas market
Veg Market
Vegetable Market

Hotels in Roches Noire

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Maison D'Ete
Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa
Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort & Spa Mauritius
Villa Blue Lagoon

Restaurants in Roches Noire

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Rock bar & grill
Le Comptoir
Le Poivrier La Plage
Mr Berti Pizza and Cafe
The Nine BistroPub

Cafes in Roches Noire

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Gioia

Gas Stations in Roches Noire

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total Rivière du Rempart

Gyms in Roches Noire

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MU #9663564360

Golf Courses in Roches Noire

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Nine

Stadiums & Teams in Roches Noire

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Roches Noire

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRULarge Airport
Skydive Austral AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roches Noire

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pointe des Lascars Hindu Spiritual Park
Pointe Lascars Ganesha Temple
Roches Noires Ganga Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Mauritius

🇲🇺 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 Roches Noire

What is the population of Roches Noire?

Roches Noire has a population of 5,733 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 1,254 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Roches Noire?

Roches Noire has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

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