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Weather & Climate in Bambous Virieux, Mauritius
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bambous Virieux has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.3428°N, 57.7575°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Feb 27, 2018 | 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion | M4.1 | 147 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
36 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Garance | Category 3 | 115 mph | 235 km |
| 2024 | Belal | Category 2 | 81 mph | 157 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 4 | 138 mph | 194 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 4 | 127 mph | 195 km |
| 2020 | Herold | Category 3 | 104 mph | 268 km |
| 2020 | Calvinia | Category 1 | 69 mph | 99 km |
| 2019 | Cilida | Category 4 | 109 mph | 234 km |
| 2019 | Gelena | Category 4 | 127 mph | 292 km |
| 2018 | Fakir | Category 1 | 81 mph | 192 km |
| 2018 | Berguitta | Category 1 | 63 mph | 289 km |
| 2007 | Gamede | Category 2 | 92 mph | 275 km |
| 2005 | Hennie | Category 1 | 63 mph | 109 km |
| 2003 | Gerry | Category 3 | 104 mph | 131 km |
| 2003 | Crystal | Category 2 | 92 mph | 182 km |
| 2002 | Guillaume | Category 4 | 127 mph | 119 km |
| 2002 | Dina | Category 4 | 121 mph | 108 km |
| 2000 | Connie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 290 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 69 mph | 216 km |
| 1999 | Davina | Category 3 | 81 mph | 36 km |
| 1998 | Anacelle | Category 4 | 86 mph | 131 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | 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 |
Bambous Virieux has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.2") and September the driest (2.2").