What's The Weather Like In Mauritius In July?
July officially lies within the cold season in Mauritius, which lasts from 15 June until 15 September. However, it's nothing really to worry about, as the winters here are nothing like what you would experience in most of Europe.
Is Mauritius Hot In July?
During July the average temperature stays around 21°C. The month is characterized by essentially constant daily high temperatures, with daily highs around 23°C to 24°C throughout the month. Occasionally temperatures can exceed 26°C or drop below 21°C only one day in ten.
July Sunshine Hours In Mauritius
July enjoys an average of eight hours of sunshine each day. Over the course of the month the amount of sunshine and daylight hours are essentially constant.
Does It Rain In Mauritius In July?
The average probability that some form of precipitation will be observed in a given day is 60% in July. Throughout the month the most common forms of precipitation are moderate rain and light rain. On average July sees 76mm of rainfall, spread across six days.
How Humid Is Mauritius In July?
Furthermore, the relative humidity typically ranges from a mildly humid 62% to a very humid 94% over the course of a typical July, rarely dropping below a mildly humid 52% or reaching as high as 100%.t.
Is The Sea Warm In Mauritius In July?
Even though July is in winter the sea temperature is still very warm at this of year at 24°C, which is great for water sports such as windsurfing, scuba diving, and kayaking.
Hotels for Mauritius in July
La Palmiste Resort & Spa
Another option you could try is the three-star La Palmiste Resort & Spa in Trou aux Biches. This tropical resort offers an exotic garden and is just 150m away from the local beach. This hotel offers a number of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, spa facilities, a restaurant, volleyball, table tennis and free Wi-Fi.
Veranda Palmar Beach
If you want a hotel right next to the beach you may be interested in Veranda Palmar Beach. This hotel beach offers a wealth of water sport activities including catamaran cruises, water skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, windsurfing and even a glass-bottom boat tour. Guests can also take full advantage of the number of facilities available on site including a gym, pool table, library, outdoor swimming pool, spa, hairdressers and restaurants.
Beaches for July for Mauritius
Belle Mare Beach
Belle Mare Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the whole of Mauritius. This long, white sandy beach is situated on the east coast offers a variety of water sports in the lagoon such as windsurfing, sailing, diving and snorkeling. There are also a number of hotels along this beach such as the One & Only Le St Geran and Veranda Palmar Beach Hotel.
Things to Do in Mauritius in July
Island Wings Mauritius
Aviation enthusiasts will adore Island Wings Mauritius. Discover Mauritius like never before from a birds eye view. Island Wings offers a number of tours in a microlight aircraft, flown by professional pilots with over 2000 hours of flight experience. One of the tours includes the Kestrel one-hour tour. Takeoff from Mon Loisir Estate towards Belle Mare and fly over the lagoons of Poste Layafette and Roche Noires to the island of Ile d'Ambre, passing over the sugarcane fields of Labourdonnais and Piton.
Seven Coloured Earths
The Seven Coloured Earths, also known as Terres des Sept Couleurs in French are a set of multi-coloured sand dunes, compromising of seven distinct colours. The sands were formed from the decomposition of volcanic rock into clay. The different shades of colour are thought to be down to molten volcanic rock cooling down at different temperatures. This natural attraction is one of Mauritius' main tourist sights and is a popular spot for taking pictures. As Mauritius used to be a volcanic island, the Seven Coloured Earths offers a great experience where you can get to know more about Mauritius' volcanic past.
Natural History Museum
Not only is Mauritius famous for its stunning white beaches, delicious cuisine and natural landscape it was also the home of the now extinct flightless bird that is known as the Dodo. The Natural History Museum in Port Louis is one of the only museums in the world to display a real skeleton of the Dodo. This museum also features a collection of more than 50,000 books and provides information on other native animals such as the giant tortoise. Entry to this museum is also free so it is definitely worth a visit if it's a rainy day or you are stuck for something to do.
Le Morne
Le Morne is a rugged mountain located in the southwest of Mauritius, next to the Indian Ocean. Apart from being a spectacular natural spectacle, the mountain was also used as a hideaway and shelter by runaway slaves throughout the 18th century and the early years of the 19th century. The mountain is practically inaccessible by the cliffs, making it perfect as a hideaway spot for the slaves, who formed small settlements into the caves and even on the summit of Le Morne. Today the sight is hailed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dates for the diary
July is a relatively quiet month in terms of events. Barbe Cup is a popular horse racing event which takes place every year at the Champ de Mars Racecourse in Port Louis. The racecourse and the Mauritius Turf Club is the oldest horse-racing club in the Southern Hemisphere and the second oldest in the world! This is a perfect day out for any horse racing enthusiast!
