Pamplemousses, Mauritius
Le Hochet
Le Hochet is a small town in Pamplemousses, Mauritius, close to the sea. It has a population of about 15,662. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Population15,662
Local time18:56
20.14° S, 57.53° EElevation 35 mUTC+4 · Mauritius Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 21°
Rain this month45mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Best: Jul · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Le Hochet at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 18:1512 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · 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 month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month20°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthApril
160 mm of rain
Driest monthOctober
45 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
February
Monuments nearby1+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Le Hochet
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°20°7.3 mm
Fri23 Oct27°19°3.4 mm
Sat24 Oct27°19°13 mm
Sun25 Oct27°19°13.7 mm
Mon26 Oct25°21°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct27°20°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct26°21°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 Le Hochet
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 | 56 | 55 | 59 | 74 | 80 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 92 | 79 | 65 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 214 | 261 | 184 | 160 | 92 | 55 | 70 | 58 | 55 | 45 | 54 | 134 |
| Wet days | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 27° |
What's on in Le Hochet
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Le Hochet
Outdoors around Le Hochet
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 kmDeer PenZoos
0.9 kmAlbion CliffsViewpoints
1.6 kmMont Choisy - Le GolfGolf courses
1.7 kmBagatelle Golf ParkGolf courses
1.9 kmDive Drem Divers MauritiusDive site
11 kmPro Dive MauritiusDive site
13 kmBlue Water Diving CenterDive site
13 kmPro Dive MauritiusDive site
13 kmNature around Le Hochet
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mauritius seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Le Hochet
Tropical storms · Le Hochet
C4Cyclone Bheki (2024)97 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Candice (2024)40 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Diane (2020)82 km · 74 km/hC1Cyclone Calvinia (2019)90 km · 93 km/hC3Cyclone Berguitta (2018)63 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Hondo (2008)54 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm of 18 February 2006 (2006)87 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Darius (2003)57 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Dina (2002)82 km · 222 km/hC3Cyclone Davina (1999)63 km · 167 km/hC4Cyclone Chantelle:daniella (1996)91 km · 148 km/hC2Cyclone Hansella (1996)88 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Guylianne (1996)85 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Christelle (1994)51 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Hollanda (1994)27 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Krisy (1989)74 km · 83 km/hC2Cyclone Firinga (1989)71 km · 167 km/hC2Cyclone Bakoly (1983)56 km · 148 km/hTSTropical Storm Lisa (1981)94 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Laure (1980)82 km · 185 km/h
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 3 km
Quaternary · 1
Le Hochet from above
Around Le Hochet31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Rivière du TombeauNature3.8 kmBras d'Eau National ParkNature20 kmTamarind FallsNature24 kmLa Ferme ReservoirNature17 kmCascade DiamamouveNature23 kmÎle aux TonneliersNature3.7 kmFever IslandNature4.3 kmBarkly IslandNature5.9 kmPiton de la Petite Rivière NoireMountain33 kmPieter BothMountain6.5 kmLe PouceMountain6.5 kmMontagne CocotteMountain34 kmCorps de GardeMountain15 kmTrois MamellesMountain21 kmDive Drem Divers MauritiusDive site11 kmPro Dive MauritiusDive site13 kmBlue Water Diving CenterDive site13 kmAapravasi GhatMonument3.6 kmIntercontinental Slavery MuseumMuseum3.7 kmMauritius Postal MuseumMuseum3.8 kmMusée de l'immigration chinoiseMuseum3.4 kmMikado Shell MuseumMuseum3.8 kmPort Louis Photography MuseumMuseum4.0 kmTerminal passagersFerry port3.8 kmFerry and Boats to Ile aux CerfsFerry port29 kmPort LouisPlace4.2 kmBeau Bassin-Rose HillPlace12 kmQuatre BornesPlace15 kmCurepipePlace20 kmQuartier-MilitairePlace14 kmTrioletPlace9.3 km
Getting to Le Hochet
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRU
36 kmRoland Garros AirportRUN
226 kmTerminal passagersFerry port
3.8 kmFerry and Boats to Ile aux CerfsFerry port
29 kmPlaces near Le Hochet
Places with a climate like Le Hochet
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Le Hochet?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Le Hochet.
What is the hottest month in Le Hochet?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Le Hochet?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Le Hochet?
April is the wettest month with about 160 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Le Hochet?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.