Aapravasi Ghat
Port Louis, Mauritius UNESCO World Heritage Site
Aapravasi Ghat is a building complex located in the Port Louis District of Mauritius. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are August, September, and October, which see between 5 and 6 days of rain each. Temperatures are cooler during this time, with daily highs around 23 °C to 25 °C and lows of 20 °C to 21 °C. The warmer months from January to March bring more rain, often exceeding 180 mm per month over 16 to 20 days. Aapravasi Ghat is 1 km from the center of Port Louis. The nearest airport is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Plaine Magnien, located 36 km away.
You can combine a visit to this site with nearby locations such as the Caudan Waterfront, which is 0.6 km away. Other options include the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, 9.6 km away, or Trou aux Cerfs, located 17.8 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is February, with about 266 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 219 | 266 | 188 | 163 | 94 | 56 | 72 | 60 | 57 | 46 | 56 | 138 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
