Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius
Goodlands
Goodlands is a town in Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius, close to the sea. It has a population of about 20,712 (2011). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Population20,712
Local time00:35
20.04° S, 57.65° EElevation 45 mUTC+4 · Mauritius Standard Time
October: high / low24° / 21°
Rain this month45mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Best: Jul · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Goodlands at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 18:1512 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:36Next holiday2 NovemberArrival of Indentured LaborersNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month20°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthApril
180 mm of rain
Driest monthOctober
45 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
February
Weather in Goodlands
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 79%
Today25 Oct25°23°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct24°23°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct24°23°0.6 mm
Wed28 Oct25°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct25°23°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct25°25°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov26°24°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov26°24°2 mm
When to go to Goodlands
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 | 56 | 58 | 57 | 60 | 76 | 80 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 92 | 82 | 67 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 218 | 279 | 198 | 180 | 105 | 64 | 82 | 66 | 58 | 45 | 54 | 130 |
| Wet days | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 27° |
What's on in Goodlands
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Goodlands
More museums: La Demeure Saint Antoine
Outdoors around Goodlands
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Sun palace tourist residenceCamp sites
0.4 kmDeer PenZoos
0.9 kmMont Choisy - Le GolfGolf courses
1.7 kmThe NineGolf courses
1.9 kmMelville Public BeachViewpoints
2.5 kmMt Piton ViewpointViewpoints
3 kmDodo DiversDive site
4.1 kmNabridas Pool ShopDive site
7.1 kmExcellence PiscineDive site
7.4 kmAqua BASEDive site
7.9 kmNature around Goodlands
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mauritius seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Goodlands
Tropical storms · Goodlands
C4Cyclone Bheki (2024)89 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Eleanor (2024)99 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Candice (2024)37 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Diane (2020)84 km · 74 km/hC1Cyclone Calvinia (2019)85 km · 93 km/hC3Cyclone Berguitta (2018)74 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Hondo (2008)37 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm of 18 February 2006 (2006)73 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Darius (2003)54 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Dina (2002)73 km · 222 km/hC3Cyclone Davina (1999)74 km · 167 km/hC2Cyclone Hansella (1996)92 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Guylianne (1996)69 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Christelle (1994)46 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Hollanda (1994)22 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Krisy (1989)86 km · 83 km/hC2Cyclone Firinga (1989)60 km · 167 km/hC2Cyclone Bakoly (1983)70 km · 148 km/hTSTropical Storm Lisa (1981)91 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Laure (1980)74 km · 185 km/h
Goodlands from above
Around Goodlands26 places to see, do and reach nearby
Bras d'Eau National ParkNature14 kmRivière du TombeauNature16 kmAmber IslandNature5.2 kmGunner's QuoinNature11 kmLa Cuvette BeachNature8.3 kmMon Choisy Public BeachNature11 kmPointe BernacheNature5.5 kmMatapan IslandNature3.2 kmPieter BothMountain20 kmLe PouceMountain22 kmCorps de GardeMountain32 kmTrois MamellesMountain37 kmGuiby PeakMountain24 kmTrou aux CerfsMountain34 kmDodo DiversDive site4.1 kmNabridas Pool ShopDive site7.1 kmExcellence PiscineDive site7.4 kmL'Aventure du SucreMuseum10 kmTerminal passagersFerry port21 kmFerry and Boats to Ile aux CerfsFerry port27 kmPort LouisPlace21 kmQuartier-MilitairePlace24 kmTrioletPlace11 kmTrou-aux-BichesPlace10 kmGrand BaiePlace7.7 kmCentre de FlacqPlace18 km
Getting to Goodlands
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRU
44 kmRoland Garros AirportRUN
241 kmTerminal passagersFerry port
21 kmFerry and Boats to Ile aux CerfsFerry port
27 kmPlaces near Goodlands
Places with a climate like Goodlands
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Goodlands?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Goodlands.
What is the hottest month in Goodlands?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Goodlands?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Goodlands?
April is the wettest month with about 180 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Goodlands?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.