Port Louis
Capital of Mauritius
Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius and had a population of 149,194 in 2012. Visitors travel here to see historical sites, the waterfront, and botanical gardens.
What to see
The city features historical and natural sites. Aapravasi Ghat is a UNESCO World Heritage site. For outdoor and leisure time, visitors go to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden or spend time at the Caudan Waterfront. The Jummah Mosque is also in the city.
When to go
The weather is warmest from December through April, with daily highs around 28 °C, though these months are also the rainiest, with rain peaking in February at 265 mm over about 16 days. The drier months are August, September, and October, which see lower rainfall and slightly cooler daily highs of 24 °C to 25 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Plaine Magnien, located 36 km from Port Louis.
Top sights in Port Louis
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is February, with about 265 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 220 | 265 | 187 | 161 | 92 | 54 | 70 | 58 | 56 | 46 | 55 | 138 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Port Louis (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Jummah Mosque