Ganga Talao
Ganga Talao is a lake situated in Mauritius at an elevation of 700 metres. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 3 out of 10 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The site experiences temperatures ranging from daily highs of 25 °C to lows of 16 °C throughout the year, with monthly rain varying from 75 mm in October to 348 mm in February. The drier months from September to November receive between 75 mm and 94 mm of rain on 6 to 8 days per month, while the warmer months from January to April see higher rainfall totals above 240 mm.
The nearest airport is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Plaine Magnien, located 20 km away, and the lake is 28 km from the capital, Port Louis. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Black River Gorges National Park at 7.8 km, Curepipe Botanic Gardens at 10.5 km, Trou aux Cerfs at 11.3 km, Seven Coloured Earths at 12.6 km, and Le Morne Brabant at 19.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is February, with about 348 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 290 | 348 | 262 | 242 | 153 | 99 | 130 | 104 | 94 | 75 | 89 | 208 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
