Black River, Mauritius
Palma
Palma is a locality in Black River, Mauritius, 275 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now19°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time21:05
20.28° S, 57.44° EElevation 275 mUTC+4 · Mauritius Standard Time
October: high / low24° / 19°
Rain this month58mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Palma at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 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 month27°C
Average high in January
Coolest month18°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
217 mm of rain
Driest monthOctober
58 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
February
Weather in Palma
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 94%
Today22 Oct24°18°7.3 mm
Fri23 Oct26°18°3.4 mm
Sat24 Oct26°18°13 mm
Sun25 Oct26°17°13.7 mm
Mon26 Oct24°19°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct26°19°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct25°19°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°20°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct25°20°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct25°20°10.7 mm
When to go to Palma
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 | 57 | 56 | 59 | 63 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 91 | 82 | 66 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 256 | 302 | 217 | 189 | 114 | 69 | 91 | 73 | 71 | 58 | 69 | 171 |
| Wet days | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 27° |
What's on in Palma
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 Palma
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Palma.
What is the hottest month in Palma?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Palma?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Palma?
March is the wettest month with about 217 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Palma?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.