Weather & Climate in Baie aux Huîtres, Mauritius
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baie aux Huîtres has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6944°S, 63.4083°E |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Dec 2, 2009 | 148 km SE of Baie aux Huîtres, Mauritius | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
35 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Horacio | Category 5 | - | 209 km |
| 2025 | Bheki | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 5 | 144 mph | 245 km |
| 2020 | Herold | Category 2 | 98 mph | 110 km |
| 2019 | Joaninha | Category 4 | 115 mph | 94 km |
| 2019 | Funani | Category 4 | 121 mph | 239 km |
| 2019 | Gelena | Category 4 | 127 mph | 71 km |
| 2018 | Berguitta | Category 3 | 104 mph | 197 km |
| 2015 | Bansi | Category 4 | 127 mph | 106 km |
| 2014 | Amara | Category 4 | 127 mph | 72 km |
| 2013 | Imelda | Category 1 | 92 mph | 118 km |
| 2012 | Ethel | Category 1 | 66 mph | 86 km |
| 2010 | Gelane | Category 4 | 127 mph | 182 km |
| 2007 | Dora | Category 1 | 63 mph | 257 km |
| 2005 | Adeline:juliet | Category 4 | 138 mph | 137 km |
| 2003 | Kalunde | Category 3 | 104 mph | 53 km |
| 2002 | Dina | Category 4 | 132 mph | 154 km |
| 1999 | Davina | Category 3 | 98 mph | 146 km |
| 1997 | Karlette | Category 1 | 69 mph | 68 km |
| 1996 | Flossy | Category 4 | 92 mph | 94 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 2.5 in |
Baie aux Huîtres has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (1.7").