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Weather & Climate in Port Mathurin, Mauritius
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Port Mathurin 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 144 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 | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,040/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.6833°N, 63.4167°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
36 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 | 243 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 5 | 144 mph | 244 km |
| 2020 | Herold | Category 2 | 98 mph | 111 km |
| 2019 | Joaninha | Category 4 | 115 mph | 92 km |
| 2019 | Funani | Category 4 | 121 mph | 238 km |
| 2019 | Gelena | Category 4 | 127 mph | 72 km |
| 2018 | Berguitta | Category 3 | 104 mph | 196 km |
| 2015 | Bansi | Category 4 | 127 mph | 105 km |
| 2014 | Amara | Category 4 | 127 mph | 72 km |
| 2013 | Imelda | Category 1 | 92 mph | 119 km |
| 2012 | Ethel | Category 1 | 66 mph | 85 km |
| 2010 | Gelane | Category 4 | 127 mph | 183 km |
| 2007 | Dora | Category 1 | 63 mph | 256 km |
| 2005 | Adeline:juliet | Category 4 | 138 mph | 136 km |
| 2003 | Kalunde | Category 3 | 104 mph | 52 km |
| 2002 | Dina | Category 4 | 132 mph | 153 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 3 | 115 mph | 300 km |
| 1999 | Davina | Category 3 | 98 mph | 145 km |
| 1997 | Karlette | Category 1 | 69 mph | 69 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 |
Port Mathurin 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").