March weather forecast
Mauritius

March marks the end of the wet peak period in Mauritius, concluding the succession of high rainfall that starts in January. Temperatures begin to decrease slightly in March, yet it continues to be quite warm, as the island transitions from the summer season to autumn.

While the rainfall in March is still high, with levels between 203mm (7.99") and 254mm (10"), it begins to taper off as the month progresses. However, despite the high rainfall, the island continues to enjoy a significant number of sunshine hours.

In terms of temperature, the decrease from February to March is marginal, and the island still experiences high temperatures, albeit not as intense as the peak summer months of January and February.

Notably, in comparison to April, the subsequent month, March is warmer and wetter. As the island moves from March into April, the decline in rainfall becomes more apparent, and temperatures start to reduce as the autumn season takes hold.

Regionally, Port Louis, on the leeward side of the island, experiences slightly drier conditions in March compared to other parts of Mauritius. Contrarily, areas at higher altitudes, such as Plaine Champagne, continue to witness substantial rainfall during this period.

March's wind conditions are similar to those in February, with strong trade winds blowing from the southeast. The average wind speeds hover between 20.9km/h (13mph) and 29km/h (18mph). Meanwhile, despite the heavy rainfall, the seawater temperature remains comfortable for swimming and water activities, maintaining an average between 22.2°C (72°F) and 27.2°C (81°F).

Although humidity levels start to decline in March, they remain relatively high. The persistence of high humidity can often make the warm temperatures feel more intense. As such, the sea breeze from the southeast trade winds serves as a welcome relief.

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• Port Louis - March »
  January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Port Louis. In Port Louis, Mauritius, in March, the average water temperature is 28.5°C (83.3°F).
• Curepipe - March »
  The months with the highest humidity in Curepipe, Mauritius, are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%. In Curepipe, during March, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.
• Quatre Bornes - March »
  The months with the highest humidity in Quatre Bornes are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%. January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Quatre Bornes.
• Mahebourg - March »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Mahebourg is March, with an average sea temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F). In Mahebourg in March, during 21.8 rainfall days, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Saint Pierre - March »
  January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Saint Pierre, Mauritius. On the first day of March in Saint Pierre sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:37.
• Le Hochet - March »
  In Le Hochet in March, during 20.8 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated. January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Le Hochet.
• Goodlands - March »
  The months with the highest humidity in Goodlands are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%. On the first day of March in Goodlands sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:36.
• Triolet - March »
  January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Triolet. January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Triolet.
• Souillac - March »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Souillac is March, with an average sea temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F). March is the month with the warmest seawater in Souillac, with an average sea temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F).
• Tamarin - March »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Tamarin is March, with an average sea temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F). The months with the highest humidity in Tamarin are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
• Plaine Magnien - March »
  In Plaine Magnien in March, it is raining for 21.8 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of March in Plaine Magnien, Mauritius, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:36.