Pamplemousses, Mauritius
Pamplemousses
Pamplemousses is a small town in Mauritius, close to the sea. It has a population of about 9,682. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Population9,682
Local time02:32
20.10° S, 57.57° EElevation 64 mUTC+4 · Mauritius Standard Time
October: high / low24° / 21°
Rain this month46mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Best: Jul · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pamplemousses at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:34 · 18:1512 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 16:38Next 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 August
Wettest monthApril
167 mm of rain
Driest monthOctober
46 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
February
Monuments nearby1+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Pamplemousses
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 80%
Today24 Oct25°23°
Sun25 Oct25°21°1.3 mm
Mon26 Oct26°22°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct26°22°
Wed28 Oct26°22°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct26°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°24°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov26°23°0.5 mm
When to go to Pamplemousses
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 | 57 | 56 | 59 | 76 | 80 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 92 | 81 | 67 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 218 | 271 | 191 | 167 | 97 | 58 | 74 | 61 | 56 | 46 | 55 | 135 |
| 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 Pamplemousses
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Pamplemousses
Outdoors around Pamplemousses
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Sun palace tourist residenceCamp sites
0.4 kmOdysseoAquariums
0.5 kmDeer PenZoos
0.9 kmMont Choisy - Le GolfGolf courses
1.7 kmThe NineGolf courses
1.9 kmViewpoint La NicoliereViewpoints
2.9 kmDive Drem Divers MauritiusDive site
7.8 kmPro Dive MauritiusDive site
8.8 kmBlue Water Diving CenterDive site
8.9 kmPro Dive MauritiusDive site
8.9 kmNature around Pamplemousses
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mauritius seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Pamplemousses
Tropical storms · Pamplemousses
C4Cyclone Bheki (2024)97 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Candice (2024)38 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Diane (2020)82 km · 74 km/hC1Cyclone Calvinia (2019)88 km · 93 km/hC3Cyclone Berguitta (2018)66 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Hondo (2008)48 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm of 18 February 2006 (2006)82 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Darius (2003)56 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Dina (2002)79 km · 222 km/hC3Cyclone Davina (1999)66 km · 167 km/hC4Cyclone Chantelle:daniella (1996)97 km · 148 km/hC2Cyclone Hansella (1996)89 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Guylianne (1996)80 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Christelle (1994)48 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Hollanda (1994)24 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Krisy (1989)78 km · 83 km/hC2Cyclone Firinga (1989)67 km · 167 km/hC2Cyclone Bakoly (1983)61 km · 148 km/hTSTropical Storm Lisa (1981)93 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Laure (1980)79 km · 185 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Mauritius Institute of HealthResearch institute · founded 1977
Pamplemousses from above
Around Pamplemousses31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Rivière du TombeauNature5.6 kmBras d'Eau National ParkNature16 kmLa Ferme ReservoirNature22 kmCascade DiamamouveNature25 kmMon Choisy Public BeachNature8.9 kmLa Cuvette BeachNature11 kmÎle aux TonneliersNature9.0 kmFever IslandNature9.7 kmPiton de la Petite Rivière NoireMountain38 kmPieter BothMountain10 kmLe PouceMountain11 kmMontagne CocotteMountain39 kmCorps de GardeMountain21 kmTrois MamellesMountain26 kmDive Drem Divers MauritiusDive site7.8 kmPro Dive MauritiusDive site8.8 kmBlue Water Diving CenterDive site8.9 kmAapravasi GhatMonument9.3 kmL'Aventure du SucreMuseum0.8 kmIntercontinental Slavery MuseumMuseum9.4 kmMauritius Postal MuseumMuseum9.5 kmBlue Penny MuseumMuseum9.9 kmMusée de l'immigration chinoiseMuseum9.1 kmTerminal passagersFerry port9.4 kmFerry and Boats to Ile aux CerfsFerry port28 kmPort LouisPlace9.9 kmBeau Bassin-Rose HillPlace18 kmQuatre BornesPlace20 kmCurepipePlace24 kmQuartier-MilitairePlace16 kmTrioletPlace5.6 km
Getting to Pamplemousses
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRU
38 kmRoland Garros AirportRUN
231 kmTerminal passagersFerry port
9.4 kmFerry and Boats to Ile aux CerfsFerry port
28 kmPlaces near Pamplemousses
Places with a climate like Pamplemousses
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pamplemousses?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pamplemousses.
What is the hottest month in Pamplemousses?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Pamplemousses?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pamplemousses?
April is the wettest month with about 167 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pamplemousses?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.