Black River, Mauritius
Bambous
Bambous is a small town in Black River, Mauritius, close to the sea. It has a population of about 15,345 (2011). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now22°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population15,345
Local time19:46
20.26° S, 57.41° EElevation 122 mUTC+4 · Mauritius Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 21°
Rain this month50mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bambous at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 18:1512 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:43Next holiday2 NovemberArrival of Indentured LaborersNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitAug–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in January
Coolest month20°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
195 mm of rain
Driest monthOctober
50 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
February
Monuments nearby1+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Bambous
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 85%
Today22 Oct25°19°7.3 mm
Fri23 Oct27°19°3.4 mm
Sat24 Oct27°19°13 mm
Sun25 Oct27°18°13.7 mm
Mon26 Oct25°21°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct27°20°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct26°20°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct26°22°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°21°10.7 mm
When to go to Bambous
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 54 | 53 | 55 | 59 | 69 | 78 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 91 | 79 | 62 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 232 | 272 | 195 | 167 | 98 | 58 | 77 | 62 | 62 | 50 | 59 | 151 |
| Wet days | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 27° |
What's on in Bambous
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bambous
Outdoors around Bambous
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Aquarium CentreAquariums
0.2 kmOdysseoAquariums
0.5 kmPetting FarmZoos
0.7 kmAlbion CliffsViewpoints
1.6 kmGiraffe PlatformZoos
1.7 kmHomeCamp sites
1.7 kmSea Urchin Diving CentreDive site
4.3 kmDive site
4.4 kmExploration Sous-MarineDive site
4.4 kmDive site
6.5 kmNature around Bambous
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mauritius seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bambous
Tropical storms · Bambous
C4Cyclone Bheki (2024)83 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Candice (2024)51 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Diane (2020)85 km · 74 km/hC1Cyclone Calvinia (2019)97 km · 93 km/hC3Cyclone Berguitta (2018)53 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Hondo (2008)64 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Darius (2003)64 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Dina (2002)96 km · 222 km/hC3Cyclone Davina (1999)53 km · 167 km/hC4Cyclone Chantelle:daniella (1996)75 km · 148 km/hC2Cyclone Hansella (1996)87 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Christelle (1994)62 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Hollanda (1994)41 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Krisy (1989)61 km · 83 km/hC2Cyclone Firinga (1989)79 km · 167 km/hC2Cyclone Bakoly (1983)43 km · 148 km/hC3Cyclone Laure (1980)93 km · 185 km/h
Bambous from above
Around Bambous30 places to see, do and reach nearby
Tamarind FallsNature12 kmLa Ferme ReservoirNature2.5 kmBlack River Gorges National ParkNature18 kmMare aux VacoasNature16 kmGanga TalaoNature20 kmChamarel FallsNature21 kmLa PreneuseNature12 kmFlic-en-Flac beachNature5.7 kmPiton de la Petite Rivière NoireMountain17 kmPieter BothMountain17 kmLe PouceMountain14 kmMontagne CocotteMountain21 kmCorps de GardeMountain4.7 kmTrois MamellesMountain7.6 kmSea Urchin Diving CentreDive site4.3 kmDive siteDive site4.4 kmExploration Sous-MarineDive site4.4 kmAapravasi GhatMonument15 kmMartello Tower at La PreneuseMuseum12 kmBlue Penny MuseumMuseum14 kmMauritius Postal MuseumMuseum15 kmIntercontinental Slavery MuseumMuseum15 kmPort Louis Photography MuseumMuseum14 kmTerminal passagersFerry port15 kmPort LouisPlace14 kmBeau Bassin-Rose HillPlace6.8 kmQuatre BornesPlace7.7 kmCurepipePlace14 kmQuartier-MilitairePlace20 kmTamarinPlace8.5 km
Getting to Bambous
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRU
35 kmRoland Garros AirportRUN
209 kmSaint-Pierre Pierrefonds AirportZSE
238 kmTerminal passagersFerry port
15 kmPlaces near Bambous
Places with a climate like Bambous
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bambous?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bambous.
What is the hottest month in Bambous?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Bambous?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bambous?
March is the wettest month with about 195 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bambous?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.