Mauritius or Réunion in August?
On climate data, Mauritius comes out ahead overall in August. See the per-criterion details below.
MauritiusPhoto: "dronepicr" · CC BY 2.0
RéunionPhoto: Bascobug · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in August
| Criterion | Mauritius | Réunion |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 23 °C | 20 °C |
| Average daily low | 22 °C | 17 °C |
| Sea | 24 °C | 24 °C |
| Rainy days | 8 rainy days (est.) ★ | 12 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 73 % | 78 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Mauritius is about 3 °C warmer by day.
- Mauritius is drier, with about 5 fewer rainy days.
Mauritius or Réunion in August: the short answer
In August, Mauritius comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Mauritius 88/100 vs Réunion 73/100). 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 Mauritius averages a climate score of 80/100, Réunion 73/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in August, side by side
The average daily high is about 23 °C in Mauritius and 20 °C in Réunion — warmer in Mauritius. Average daily lows are around 22 °C versus 17 °C.
On rain, Mauritius sees about 8 rainy days in August and Réunion about 12 — drier in Mauritius. Sunshine is comparable (6 vs 6 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In August the water is about 24 °C at Mauritius and 24 °C at Réunion. Over the year, Mauritius is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Réunion in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is February for Mauritius and February for Réunion.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Mauritius records roughly 132 rainy days and Réunion about 174 — the drier of the two overall is Mauritius. At their sunniest, Mauritius reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (November) and Réunion 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, Mauritius is at its best in August, September, October and November, while Réunion peaks in September, October, November and December. 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: Mauritius scores higher in August (Mauritius 87 vs Réunion 69).
City breaks: Mauritius scores higher in August (Mauritius 95 vs Réunion 84).
Active & hiking: Mauritius scores higher in August (Mauritius 83 vs Réunion 77).
Family: Mauritius scores higher in August (Mauritius 89 vs Réunion 67).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In August, Mauritius leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Mauritius carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.