Mauritius Climate, Mauritius Geography, Weather, Temperature and Natural Resources
Monday, August 18th, 2008Mauritius is a true paradise and this is because of its beautiful attractions and the fact that its an island. It’s located off the east coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. Mauritius geographical feature has a awarded it a favorable climate that is witnessed all year around. You may be planning to visit Mauritius but first get to know the kind of climate that you are likely to expect and probably the best time to visit.
Something exciting about Mauritius ‘climate is that it has a combination of microclimates and these are well known to be relatively mild thus attracting a great number of tourists. When its winter, the temperatures slightly drop not less than 20 degrees C along the coast and surprisingly you will find the locals complaining about the harsh weather. With this kind of climate, you can as well swim in the sea in the late hours as you enjoy a bright sky during winter. This has actually made Mauritius a famous tourist destination that is often visited at any time of the year.
You may be wondering about the best time to visit Mauritius but all this will depend on what you are interested in seeing or any activity to do. If you are a fun of cyclone, the peak season is between January and February. Scuba diving is best done when the waters are crystal clear and the months to visit include December to March. Surfers travel from all parts of the world to come to Mauritius, the best months for this activity is between June to August. Tourists love big game fishing and the best time is from October to April when the big predators come near to the shore. Winter season occurs from May to November and its acknowledged that during this time, the temperatures fall from sticky to something balmy. If am to say, this is the best time to visit Mauritius when there is less humidity.
December to April are quite fun months of which i can’t guarantee a successful visit, its a dry season and the cyclones can only be noticed in the air. If you can avoid these months and at least travel when the season is a bit warm which will give you the best time to enjoy the sandy beaches. When the temperatures are over 30 degrees C along the coast, the surrounding towns are always cool. Take an example of a town called Curepipe that is located close to the central plateau and it’s known to be the highest spot in Mauritius. If we are to compare the different temperatures between the coastal resort and this town can be the same. The choice of when to travel to Mauritius will depend on what you want. The coast is so exciting with great entertainment and the accommodation is luxurious to all its visitors. When it gets hot during the day, you go away from the beach and take a passionate walk across the sandy beaches and still watch the sun as it sets.
Since there are no severe climate conditions then when is the best time to visit Mauritius? This still stands that Mauritius can be visited at any time of the year unless if you are a fun of cyclones that may not take so many days to last. It’s because of its favorable climate that Mauritius ranks the best tourist destination compared to other countries. It’s one destination that attracts great numbers of tourists to enjoy the calm weather and still enjoy their activities that may have brought them to visit Mauritius.
