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Weather & Climate in Cargados Carajos, Mauritius
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cargados Carajos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.9 inches.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Coordinates | -16.6033°N, 59.6585°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
43 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 5 | 144 mph | 178 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 4 | 115 mph | 78 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 2 | 81 mph | 112 km |
| 2020 | Herold | Category 3 | 104 mph | 190 km |
| 2019 | Gelena | Category 4 | 127 mph | 161 km |
| 2019 | Cilida | Category 4 | 132 mph | 145 km |
| 2019 | Joaninha | Category 3 | 92 mph | 209 km |
| 2018 | Berguitta | Category 3 | 104 mph | 174 km |
| 2015 | Bansi | Category 5 | 138 mph | 92 km |
| 2013 | Imelda | Category 1 | 92 mph | 101 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 121 mph | 33 km |
| 2010 | Gelane | Category 4 | 127 mph | 271 km |
| 2008 | Gula | Category 2 | 98 mph | 72 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 3 | 115 mph | 188 km |
| 2007 | Gamede | Category 3 | 86 mph | 23 km |
| 2004 | Frank | Category 4 | 104 mph | 241 km |
| 2003 | Crystal | Category 2 | 81 mph | 66 km |
| 2003 | Boura | Category 1 | 69 mph | 143 km |
| 2002 | Guillaume | Category 4 | 127 mph | 54 km |
| 2002 | Dina | Category 4 | 127 mph | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in |
Cargados Carajos has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and September the driest (1.0").