Pamplemousses, Mauritius
Long Mountain
Long Mountain is a small town in Pamplemousses, Mauritius, close to the sea. It has a population of about 7,775. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now21°C
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Population7,775
Local time19:52
20.15° S, 57.57° EElevation 158 mUTC+4 · Mauritius Standard Time
October: high / low24° / 20°
Rain this month54mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Best: Jul · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Long Mountain 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 month27°C
Average high in January
Coolest month19°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthApril
188 mm of rain
Driest monthOctober
54 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
February
Monuments nearby1+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Long Mountain
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 85%
Today22 Oct25°19°7.3 mm
Fri23 Oct27°18°3.4 mm
Sat24 Oct27°19°13 mm
Sun25 Oct26°18°13.7 mm
Mon26 Oct25°20°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct27°20°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct26°20°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°21°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°21°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct25°21°10.7 mm
When to go to Long Mountain
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 | 61 | 77 | 80 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 92 | 81 | 67 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 243 | 297 | 211 | 188 | 110 | 67 | 85 | 70 | 65 | 54 | 65 | 155 |
| 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 Long Mountain
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Long Mountain
Outdoors around Long Mountain
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
OdysseoAquariums
0.5 kmDeer PenZoos
0.9 kmMont Choisy - Le GolfGolf courses
1.7 kmCascadelle viewpointViewpoints
1.7 kmThe NineGolf courses
1.9 kmViewpoint La NicoliereViewpoints
2.9 kmDive Drem Divers MauritiusDive site
13 kmPro Dive MauritiusDive site
14 kmBlue Water Diving CenterDive site
14 kmPro Dive MauritiusDive site
14 kmNature around Long Mountain
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mauritius seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Long Mountain
Tropical storms · Long Mountain
C4Cyclone Bheki (2024)96 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Candice (2024)43 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Diane (2020)86 km · 74 km/hC1Cyclone Calvinia (2019)85 km · 93 km/hC3Cyclone Berguitta (2018)61 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Hondo (2008)52 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm of 18 February 2006 (2006)87 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Darius (2003)52 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Dina (2002)84 km · 222 km/hC3Cyclone Davina (1999)61 km · 167 km/hC4Cyclone Chantelle:daniella (1996)95 km · 148 km/hC2Cyclone Hansella (1996)85 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Guylianne (1996)83 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Christelle (1994)53 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Hollanda (1994)29 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Krisy (1989)73 km · 83 km/hC2Cyclone Firinga (1989)72 km · 167 km/hC2Cyclone Bakoly (1983)60 km · 148 km/hTSTropical Storm Lisa (1981)97 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Laure (1980)78 km · 185 km/h
Long Mountain from above
Around Long Mountain31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Rivière du TombeauNature7.6 kmBras d'Eau National ParkNature16 kmTamarind FallsNature24 kmLa Ferme ReservoirNature19 kmCascade DiamamouveNature20 kmÎle aux TonneliersNature8.2 kmFever IslandNature8.7 kmBarkly IslandNature10 kmPiton de la Petite Rivière NoireMountain33 kmPieter BothMountain5.0 kmLe PouceMountain6.9 kmMontagne CocotteMountain34 kmCorps de GardeMountain17 kmTrois MamellesMountain22 kmDive Drem Divers MauritiusDive site13 kmPro Dive MauritiusDive site14 kmBlue Water Diving CenterDive site14 kmAapravasi GhatMonument7.3 kmIntercontinental Slavery MuseumMuseum7.4 kmMauritius Postal MuseumMuseum7.5 kmBlue Penny MuseumMuseum8.0 kmL'Aventure du SucreMuseum5.9 kmMusée de l'immigration chinoiseMuseum6.9 kmTerminal passagersFerry port7.8 kmFerry and Boats to Ile aux CerfsFerry port25 kmPort LouisPlace7.8 kmBeau Bassin-Rose HillPlace14 kmQuatre BornesPlace16 kmCurepipePlace19 kmQuartier-MilitairePlace11 kmTrioletPlace11 km
Getting to Long Mountain
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRU
33 kmRoland Garros AirportRUN
229 kmTerminal passagersFerry port
7.8 kmFerry and Boats to Ile aux CerfsFerry port
25 kmPlaces near Long Mountain
Places with a climate like Long Mountain
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Long Mountain?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Long Mountain.
What is the hottest month in Long Mountain?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Long Mountain?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Long Mountain?
April is the wettest month with about 188 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Long Mountain?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.