Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius
Curepipe
Curepipe is a town in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius, 559 m above sea level. It has a population of about 77,466 (2011). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now17°C
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Population77,466
Local time20:35
20.32° S, 57.53° EElevation 559 mUTC+4 · Mauritius Standard Time
October: high / low22° / 18°
Rain this month72mm
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Best: Jul · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Curepipe at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 18:1512 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:42Next holiday2 NovemberArrival of Indentured LaborersNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in January
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthApril
232 mm of rain
Driest monthOctober
72 mm of rain
Weather in Curepipe
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
17°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 94%
Today22 Oct23°16°7.3 mm
Fri23 Oct24°16°3.4 mm
Sat24 Oct25°16°13 mm
Sun25 Oct24°15°13.7 mm
Mon26 Oct23°18°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct24°17°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct24°17°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct23°19°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct24°19°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct23°18°10.7 mm
When to go to Curepipe
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 | 61 | 63 | 62 | 65 | 77 | 80 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 92 | 84 | 72 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 25° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 292 | 350 | 255 | 232 | 141 | 89 | 114 | 94 | 86 | 72 | 86 | 202 |
| Wet days | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
What's on in Curepipe
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Curepipe
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 kmCascadelle viewpointViewpoints
1.7 kmGiraffe PlatformZoos
1.7 kmHomeCamp sites
1.7 kmAfrican SafariZoos
1.8 kmCasela Nature ParksTheme parks
2 kmSea Urchin Diving CentreDive site
17 kmDive site
17 kmExploration Sous-MarineDive site
17 kmDive site
17 kmNature around Curepipe
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mauritius seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Curepipe
Tropical storms · Curepipe
C4Cyclone Bheki (2024)77 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Candice (2024)59 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Diane (2020)97 km · 74 km/hC1Cyclone Calvinia (2019)83 km · 93 km/hC3Cyclone Berguitta (2018)43 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Hondo (2008)69 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Darius (2003)50 km · 102 km/hC3Cyclone Davina (1999)43 km · 167 km/hC4Cyclone Chantelle:daniella (1996)87 km · 148 km/hC2Cyclone Hansella (1996)73 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Guylianne (1996)91 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Christelle (1994)70 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Hollanda (1994)46 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Krisy (1989)54 km · 83 km/hC2Cyclone Firinga (1989)91 km · 167 km/hC2Cyclone Bakoly (1983)56 km · 148 km/hC3Cyclone Laure (1980)81 km · 185 km/h
Curepipe from above
Around Curepipe25 places to see, do and reach nearby
Tamarind FallsNature7.0 kmMare aux VacoasNature6.2 kmGanga TalaoNature12 kmMare aux JoncsNature12 kmMare Longue ReservoirNature9.7 kmBlack River Gorges National ParkNature16 kmMauritius IslandNature6.3 kmLa PreneuseNature17 kmPiton de la Petite Rivière NoireMountain16 kmPieter BothMountain14 kmLe PouceMountain13 kmMontagne CocotteMountain15 kmCorps de GardeMountain11 kmTrois MamellesMountain7.9 kmSea Urchin Diving CentreDive site17 kmDive siteDive site17 kmExploration Sous-MarineDive site17 kmTerminal passagersFerry port18 kmFerry and Boats to Ile aux CerfsFerry port29 kmPort LouisPlace17 kmBeau Bassin-Rose HillPlace11 kmQuatre BornesPlace7.6 kmQuartier-MilitairePlace11 kmBambousPlace14 kmPlaine MagnienPlace20 km
Getting to Curepipe
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRU
21 kmRoland Garros AirportRUN
218 kmSaint-Pierre Pierrefonds AirportZSE
245 kmTerminal passagersFerry port
18 kmFerry and Boats to Ile aux CerfsFerry port
29 kmPlaces near Curepipe
Places with a climate like Curepipe
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Curepipe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Curepipe.
What is the hottest month in Curepipe?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Curepipe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Curepipe?
April is the wettest month with about 232 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.