Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius
Vacoas
Vacoas is a city in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius, 390 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 115,289. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now20°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population115,289
Local time19:55
20.30° S, 57.48° EElevation 390 mUTC+4 · Mauritius Standard Time
October: high / low23° / 19°
Rain this month63mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Vacoas 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 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
229 mm of rain
Driest monthOctober
63 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
February
Monuments nearby1+
within 15 km
Weather in Vacoas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 85%
Today22 Oct24°18°7.3 mm
Fri23 Oct25°17°3.4 mm
Sat24 Oct26°17°13 mm
Sun25 Oct25°16°13.7 mm
Mon26 Oct24°19°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct25°18°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct25°18°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct24°20°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct25°20°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°19°10.7 mm
When to go to Vacoas
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 | 57 | 59 | 65 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 91 | 83 | 67 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 26° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 267 | 317 | 229 | 203 | 123 | 76 | 99 | 81 | 76 | 63 | 75 | 182 |
| 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 Vacoas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Vacoas
More museums: Masonic Lodge
Outdoors around Vacoas
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 kmAlbion CliffsViewpoints
1.6 kmGiraffe PlatformZoos
1.7 kmHomeCamp sites
1.7 kmAfrican SafariZoos
1.8 kmCasela Nature ParksTheme parks
2 kmSea Urchin Diving CentreDive site
12 kmDive site
12 kmExploration Sous-MarineDive site
12 kmDive site
12 kmNature around Vacoas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mauritius seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Vacoas
Tropical storms · Vacoas
C4Cyclone Bheki (2024)79 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Candice (2024)56 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Diane (2020)92 km · 74 km/hC1Cyclone Calvinia (2019)89 km · 93 km/hC3Cyclone Berguitta (2018)47 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Hondo (2008)71 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Darius (2003)56 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Dina (2002)100 km · 222 km/hC3Cyclone Davina (1999)47 km · 167 km/hC4Cyclone Chantelle:daniella (1996)82 km · 148 km/hC2Cyclone Hansella (1996)78 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Guylianne (1996)96 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Christelle (1994)67 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Hollanda (1994)44 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Krisy (1989)56 km · 83 km/hC2Cyclone Firinga (1989)88 km · 167 km/hC2Cyclone Bakoly (1983)51 km · 148 km/hC3Cyclone Laure (1980)86 km · 185 km/h
Vacoas from above
Around Vacoas26 places to see, do and reach nearby
Tamarind FallsNature5.3 kmMare aux VacoasNature8.0 kmMare aux JoncsNature11 kmLa Ferme ReservoirNature6.9 kmMare Longue ReservoirNature9.2 kmBlack River Gorges National ParkNature15 kmMauritius IslandNature11 kmLa PreneuseNature13 kmPiton de la Petite Rivière NoireMountain14 kmPieter BothMountain14 kmLe PouceMountain12 kmMontagne CocotteMountain16 kmCorps de GardeMountain5.9 kmTrois MamellesMountain3.3 kmSea Urchin Diving CentreDive site12 kmDive siteDive site12 kmExploration Sous-MarineDive site12 kmBlack River Gorges National ParkMonument15 kmMartello Tower at La PreneuseMuseum14 kmTerminal passagersFerry port16 kmPort LouisPlace15 kmBeau Bassin-Rose HillPlace7.3 kmQuatre BornesPlace3.8 kmCurepipePlace5.4 kmQuartier-MilitairePlace14 kmBambousPlace8.8 km
Getting to Vacoas
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRU
26 kmRoland Garros AirportRUN
214 kmSaint-Pierre Pierrefonds AirportZSE
242 kmTerminal passagersFerry port
16 kmPlaces near Vacoas
Places with a climate like Vacoas
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vacoas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vacoas.
What is the hottest month in Vacoas?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Vacoas?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vacoas?
March is the wettest month with about 229 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Vacoas?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.