Forecast Bulletin - Mauritius

Weather news for Mauritius issued at 04h30 on Wednesday 21 January 2026.

General situation:
1. A heavy rain watch is in force in Mauritius and will be valid till tomorrow Thursday 22 January 2026 at 05h00.
2. Active clouds associated with an instability zone are approaching from the north and may influence the local weather. 

Forecast for the next 24 hours:
Cloudy at times this morning and in the afternoon with showers mainly to the North and over the highgrounds.
The showers may be moderate at times accmpanied by isolated thunderstorms.

The maximum temperature will vary between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius over the central plateau and between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius over the coastal regions.

Cloudy at night with showers which may be temporarily heavy and thundery. 

The minimum temperature will be between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius over the highgrounds and between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius along the coasts.

Wind from the Northern sector at about 15 km/h.

Sea rough beyond the reefs with swells of the order of 2 metres 50, improving gradually during the day. 
Ventures in the open seas are not advised for this morning.

The public is advised to:
1. remain in safe places and avoid open areas, hiking and sheltering under trees during thundery showers.
2. avoid places prone to water accumulation.
3. be very cautious on the roads due to reduced visibility.


Supplementary information:
1. The severe tropical storm DUDZAI is moving further away from the Mascarenes. 
2. The tropical depression which was evolving in the Mozambique channel has intensified into a moderate tropical storm during the night and was named EWETSE by the meteorological services of Madagascar. It will not influence the weather over the Mascarenes. 

High tides: 14h17 and tomorrow 03h13.

Low tides:  08h27 and 20h59.

Sunrise: 05h46.

Sunset: 18h55.

Atmospheric pressure at 04h00: 1011 hectopascals.