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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 24 °C ★ | 20 °C |
| Night | 22 °C ★ | 17 °C |
| Sea | 24 °C | 24 °C |
| Rainy days | 6 rainy days | 5 rainy days ★ |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 6 h/day |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Mauritius is about 3 °C warmer by day.
Mauritius or Réunion in August: the short answer
In August, Mauritius comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Mauritius 90/100 vs Réunion 85/100). 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.
Across the whole year Mauritius averages a climate score of 81/100, Réunion 83/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in August, side by side
By day, Mauritius sits near 24 °C and Réunion near 20 °C — warmer in Mauritius. At night it is roughly 22 °C versus 17 °C.
On rain, Mauritius sees about 6 rainy days in August and Réunion about 5 — drier in Réunion. 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 123 rainy days and Réunion about 101 — the drier of the two overall is Réunion. At their sunniest, Mauritius reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (December) and Réunion about 9 (December). 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 July, August, September and October, while Réunion peaks in May, 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: Mauritius scores higher in August.
City breaks: Réunion scores higher in August.
Active & hiking: Réunion scores higher in August.
Family: Mauritius scores higher in August.
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, Réunion carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Mauritius if its strong months and profile match your plan, Réunion if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.