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Weather & Climate in Montagne Blanche, Mauritius

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

Montagne Blanche 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). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 59% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 955 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

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density1,698/sq mi
Coordinates-20.2854°N, 57.6587°W
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.71"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median87.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %58.9%

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 M4.1 141 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 225 km
2024 Belal Category 2 81 mph 156 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 132 mph 188 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 127 mph 186 km
2020 Herold Category 3 104 mph 270 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 69 mph 108 km
2019 Cilida Category 4 109 mph 240 km
2019 Gelena Category 4 127 mph 293 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 81 mph 188 km
2018 Berguitta Category 1 58 mph 294 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 92 mph 263 km
2005 Hennie Category 1 63 mph 120 km
2003 Gerry Category 3 104 mph 132 km
2003 Crystal Category 2 92 mph 192 km
2002 Guillaume Category 4 127 mph 130 km
2002 Dina Category 4 121 mph 100 km
2000 Connie Category 3 115 mph 278 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 69 mph 207 km
1999 Davina Category 3 81 mph 47 km
1998 Anacelle Category 4 86 mph 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Warmest
February 76°F (24°C) 10.7 in Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in
April 74°F (23°C) 8.3 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Coldest
September 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in

Montagne Blanche has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.7") and October the driest (2.5").

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