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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. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.6944°N, 63.4083°W |
| 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").