12/10/2017
Mauritius is situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2400 kilometres off the South East Coast of Africa. The island, which is of volcanic origin, covers an area of 1,865 square kilometres or 720 square miles. Coral reefs surround most of the coast except the south.
The average temperature during day time is 25° C (75° F) and rarely under 13° C (62° F) at night. There are two seasons. Hot from November to April. Warm from May to October.
Port-Louis -The Capital City
Geography & Climate
Mauritius is an island with surface area of 720 square miles, situated just above the Tropic of Capricorn, in the south of Indian Ocean, with 57° 35 East longitute and 19° 68 and 20° 15 South latitude. Being of a volcanic origin, Mauritius has a central plateau which is about 400 metres above sea level.
Mountains scattered throughout the island, tropical forests and plants are other feathers that add to the natural beauty of the island. With more than 90 miles of white sandy beaches and the transparent lagoon are protected from the open sea by the world's third largest coral reef which almost surrounds the island.
On the whole, our climate is fairly acceptable to everybody
The temperature ranges are:
• Summer (November to April): 27° C (80° F) on the Coast to 23° C (73° F) on the Central Plateau.
• Winter (May to October): 21° C (70° F) on the Coast to 17° C (63° F) on the Central Plateau.
Hours of Daylight approx. from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Summer and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Winter.
• July is the Coolest Month 22° C (71° F).
• February is the Warmest Month 28° C (83° F).
• Heavy Rainfalls likely between January and March.