Bali or Mauritius in August?
On climate data, Bali comes out ahead overall in August. See the per-criterion details below.
BaliPhoto: Gunadhi · CC BY-SA 4.0
MauritiusPhoto: "dronepicr" · CC BY 2.0Key figures in August
| Criterion | Bali | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 27 °C | 23 °C |
| Average daily low | 21 °C | 22 °C |
| Sea | 26 °C ★ | 24 °C |
| Rainy days | 5 rainy days (est.) ★ | 8 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 7 h/day ★ | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 81 % | 73 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Bali is about 4 °C warmer by day.
- Bali is drier, with about 3 fewer rainy days.
- The sea at Bali is about 2 °C warmer.
Bali or Mauritius in August: the short answer
In August, Bali comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Bali 89/100 vs Mauritius 88/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on August as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Bali averages a climate score of 70/100, Mauritius 80/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in August, side by side
The average daily high is about 27 °C in Bali and 23 °C in Mauritius — warmer in Bali. Average daily lows are around 21 °C versus 22 °C.
On rain, Bali sees about 5 rainy days in August and Mauritius about 8 — drier in Bali. Bali gets more sunshine (7 vs 6 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In August the water is about 26 °C at Bali and 24 °C at Mauritius — warmer for swimming at Bali. Over the year, Bali is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Mauritius in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is March for Bali and February for Mauritius.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Bali records roughly 193 rainy days and Mauritius about 132 — the drier of the two overall is Mauritius. At their sunniest, Bali reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (October) and Mauritius about 9 (November). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Bali is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Mauritius peaks in August, September, October and November. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the August scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Bali scores higher in August (Bali 97 vs Mauritius 87).
City breaks: Mauritius scores higher in August (Bali 89 vs Mauritius 95).
Active & hiking: Mauritius scores higher in August (Bali 72 vs Mauritius 83).
Family: Bali scores higher in August (Bali 93 vs Mauritius 89).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For August specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Mauritius carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Bali if its strong months and profile match your plan, Mauritius if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.