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Weather & Climate in Bel Ombre, Mauritius

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bel Ombre 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 26 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.2 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates-20.5022°N, 57.4061°W
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.92"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.09"

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 M4.1 106 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

33 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 200 km
2024 Belal Category 2 81 mph 123 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 132 mph 200 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 127 mph 203 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 69 mph 99 km
2019 Cilida Category 4 109 mph 275 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 81 mph 152 km
2014 Bejisa Category 3 92 mph 271 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 92 mph 264 km
2005 Hennie Category 1 63 mph 142 km
2003 Gerry Category 3 104 mph 164 km
2003 Crystal Category 2 92 mph 219 km
2002 Guillaume Category 4 127 mph 156 km
2002 Dina Category 4 115 mph 116 km
2000 Connie Category 3 115 mph 277 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 69 mph 222 km
1999 Davina Category 3 81 mph 30 km
1998 Anacelle Category 4 86 mph 169 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 92 mph 54 km
1997 Karlette Category 1 69 mph 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (26°C) 8.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
August 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in

Bel Ombre has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.9") and September the driest (2.1").

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