Black River, Mauritius
La Mecque
La Mecque is a locality in Black River, Mauritius, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now22°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time20:12
20.25° S, 57.39° EElevation 53 mUTC+4 · Mauritius Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 21°
Rain this month47mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
La Mecque at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 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
189 mm of rain
Driest monthOctober
47 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
February
Weather in La Mecque
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 Oct26°20°7.3 mm
Fri23 Oct27°19°3.4 mm
Sat24 Oct28°19°13 mm
Sun25 Oct27°19°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 Oct27°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°22°10.7 mm
When to go to La Mecque
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 | 52 | 51 | 54 | 57 | 68 | 78 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 91 | 77 | 61 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 28° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 226 | 265 | 189 | 161 | 94 | 55 | 73 | 59 | 59 | 47 | 57 | 146 |
| Wet days | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 27° |
What's on in La Mecque
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mauritius seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over La Mecque
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Mecque?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Mecque.
What is the hottest month in La Mecque?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in La Mecque?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Mecque?
March is the wettest month with about 189 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near La Mecque?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.