Moka, Mauritius
Moka
Moka is a small town in Mauritius, 359 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 9,364. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now19°C
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Population9,364
Local time00:08
20.22° S, 57.51° EElevation 359 mUTC+4 · Mauritius Standard Time
October: high / low23° / 19°
Rain this month62mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Best: Jul · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Moka at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:34 · 18:1612 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:37Next 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 month18°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthApril
207 mm of rain
Driest monthOctober
62 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
February
Monuments nearby1+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Moka
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 99%
Today25 Oct26°18°11.6 mm
Mon26 Oct23°19°3 mm
Tue27 Oct24°19°8.2 mm
Wed28 Oct26°19°1 mm
Thu29 Oct26°19°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct25°19°4 mm
Sat31 Oct24°20°7.4 mm
Sun1 Nov26°21°1 mm
Mon2 Nov26°20°19.5 mm
When to go to Moka
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 | 59 | 61 | 60 | 64 | 77 | 80 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 92 | 84 | 70 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 26° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 274 | 328 | 234 | 207 | 122 | 74 | 95 | 79 | 75 | 62 | 74 | 180 |
| 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 Moka
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Moka
Outdoors around Moka
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 kmPetting FarmZoos
0.7 kmDeer PenZoos
0.9 kmAlbion CliffsViewpoints
1.6 kmHomeCamp sites
1.7 kmSea Urchin Diving CentreDive site
16 kmDive site
16 kmExploration Sous-MarineDive site
16 kmDive site
18 kmNature around Moka
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mauritius seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Moka
Tropical storms · Moka
C4Cyclone Bheki (2024)88 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Candice (2024)48 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Diane (2020)87 km · 74 km/hC1Cyclone Calvinia (2019)88 km · 93 km/hC3Cyclone Berguitta (2018)54 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Hondo (2008)62 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm of 18 February 2006 (2006)96 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Darius (2003)55 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Dina (2002)91 km · 222 km/hC3Cyclone Davina (1999)54 km · 167 km/hC4Cyclone Chantelle:daniella (1996)87 km · 148 km/hC2Cyclone Hansella (1996)82 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Guylianne (1996)92 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Christelle (1994)59 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Hollanda (1994)36 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Krisy (1989)65 km · 83 km/hC2Cyclone Firinga (1989)81 km · 167 km/hC2Cyclone Bakoly (1983)53 km · 148 km/hC3Cyclone Laure (1980)83 km · 185 km/h
Universities and research institutes
University of MauritiusUniversity or college · founded 1965
Mahatma Gandhi InstituteUniversity or college · founded 1970
Mauritius Institute of EducationUniversity or college · founded 1973
Open University of MauritiusUniversity or college · founded 2012
Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research InstituteResearch institute · founded 1953
Food and Agricultural Research and Extension InstituteResearch institute · founded 2014
Moka from above
Around Moka31 places to see, do and reach nearby
La Ferme ReservoirNature9.4 kmBlack River Gorges National ParkNature24 kmBras d'Eau National ParkNature24 kmTamarind FallsNature15 kmMare aux VacoasNature16 kmGanga TalaoNature22 kmMauritius IslandNature12 kmÎle aux TonneliersNature8.7 kmPiton de la Petite Rivière NoireMountain24 kmPieter BothMountain5.5 kmLe PouceMountain3.0 kmMontagne CocotteMountain25 kmCorps de GardeMountain7.3 kmTrois MamellesMountain12 kmSea Urchin Diving CentreDive site16 kmDive siteDive site16 kmExploration Sous-MarineDive site16 kmAapravasi GhatMonument6.8 kmBlue Penny MuseumMuseum6.6 kmMauritius Postal MuseumMuseum6.7 kmIntercontinental Slavery MuseumMuseum6.7 kmPort Louis Photography MuseumMuseum6.2 kmMikado Shell MuseumMuseum6.5 kmTerminal passagersFerry port7.2 kmFerry and Boats to Ile aux CerfsFerry port29 kmPort LouisPlace6.5 kmBeau Bassin-Rose HillPlace4.9 kmQuatre BornesPlace6.0 kmCurepipePlace11 kmQuartier-MilitairePlace9.6 kmTrioletPlace18 km
Getting to Moka
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRU
30 kmRoland Garros AirportRUN
220 kmSaint-Pierre Pierrefonds AirportZSE
249 kmTerminal passagersFerry port
7.2 kmFerry and Boats to Ile aux CerfsFerry port
29 kmPlaces near Moka
Places with a climate like Moka
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Moka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Moka.
What is the hottest month in Moka?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Moka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Moka?
April is the wettest month with about 207 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Moka?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.