Port Louis in November

In November, Port Louis averages 29°C (84°F) during the day and 23°C (73°F) at night, with around 13 days of rain (51 mm total).

Shoulder

Conditions are warm and beach-friendly. Plan for unsettled weather and bring rain gear.

November offers comfortable temperatures in Port Louis, with some rain to plan around.

29°C
Avg high
23°C
Avg low
13
Rain days
51 mm
Rainfall

How November compares to the rest of the year in Port Louis

5th
warmest month of the 12
6th
wettest month of the 12
5%
of yearly rainfall falls in November
13 h 4 min
daylight on the 15th

November is in the middle of the year for warmth in Port Louis (5th of 12) and moderately rainy compared to the rest of the year (6th of 12). Daytime temperature runs 1°C above the annual average (28°C). November runs 1°C warmer than October (28°C) and warms a further 1°C into December (30°C).

November sunrise & sunset in Port Louis

🌅
Sunrise (15th)
5:22 AM
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Sunset (15th)
6:26 PM
Day length
13 h 4 min

Times shown for Port Louis local time (Indian/Mauritius), calculated for the 15th of November. They shift by a few minutes day to day across the month.

Photography light in Port Louis — November

Golden-hour and blue-hour windows for the 15th of November, in Port Louis's local time. Use these for soft warm light (golden) or cool architectural twilight (blue).

🌅 Blue hour (AM)
4:22 AM – 5:02 AM
🌄 Golden hour (AM)
5:02 AM – 6:02 AM
🌇 Golden hour (PM)
5:46 PM – 6:46 PM
🌆 Blue hour (PM)
6:46 PM – 7:26 PM
Milky Way galactic core
Poor
Core barely rises (or hasn't yet returned for the season). Consider a different month.

📅 When to book — Port Louis in November

Travel writers usually only tell you when to go. Here's when to book flights and lodging for the best mix of price and availability, based on November's tier (Shoulder) and Port Louis's popularity.

✈ Flights — lead time
6-10 weeks
Sweet spot for value. Major fare-sales (US: Black Friday, EU: post-Easter) hit hardest in shoulder months for shoulder travel.
🏨 Lodging — lead time
4-8 weeks
Lots of selection. Look for shoulder-season packages — many hotels add value (free breakfast, spa credit) to fill rooms.

November in Mauritius — events that affect travel

Known cultural, religious, or national events that surge prices, fill hotels, or close businesses during this month. Plan around them, or build your itinerary around the ones you'd like to see.

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Diwali
Festival · medium impact

India's biggest festival of light. Cities are stunningly decorated but very crowded; air quality in Delhi NCR plummets due to fireworks and crop burning. Hotels surge 50-100%.

Plan: Worth seeing once, but Delhi air quality is genuinely hazardous post-Diwali. Mumbai, Jaipur, Udaipur are safer for visitors.

Crowds & pricing — November in Port Louis

Shoulder

Port Louis is in a shoulder season month — fewer crowds, slightly lower prices, and a calmer atmosphere than peak weeks. Most major sights stay open with normal hours, though a handful of seasonal restaurants or boat trips may run reduced schedules. Many regulars consider these months the best time to visit because you trade a small amount of weather reliability for a much more pleasant on-the-ground experience.

Why this tier: comfortable tourism weather

Sun & mosquito risk — November in Port Louis

☀️ UV Index (noon, 15th)
13
Extreme
Stay indoors during midday hours; SPF 50+ even briefly outside, UPF clothing, wide-brim hat, sunglasses essential.
🦟 Mosquito risk
●●●●●
Severe
Severe mosquito season with active disease transmission risk. DEET 30%+, picaridin 20%, long sleeves day and night, treated nets, and check CDC/WHO travel advisories before going.

UV is a clear-sky sea-level estimate — clouds, altitude, and reflective surfaces (snow, water) shift it ±30%. Mosquito risk is climate-derived only; for current disease advisories (dengue, malaria, zika) check the CDC or WHO travel pages before your trip.

Port Louis in other months

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 29°C / 85°F 25°C / 76°F 227 mm 23
February 29°C / 85°F 25°C / 77°F 158 mm 22
March 29°C / 85°F 25°C / 76°F 145 mm 22
April 29°C / 83°F 24°C / 75°F 89 mm 18
May 27°C / 81°F 22°C / 72°F 49 mm 11
June 26°C / 78°F 21°C / 69°F 26 mm 7
July 25°C / 77°F 20°C / 68°F 31 mm 10
August 25°C / 78°F 20°C / 68°F 32 mm 8
September 26°C / 79°F 20°C / 68°F 23 mm 7
October 28°C / 82°F 21°C / 70°F 42 mm 10
November 29°C / 84°F 23°C / 73°F 51 mm 13
December 30°C / 85°F 24°C / 75°F 122 mm 20

Other cities with similar November weather

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Frequently asked questions

How hot is Port Louis in November?

In November, Port Louis averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F) — generally warm.

Does it rain a lot in Port Louis in November?

November can be fairly wet in Port Louis, with about 13 rainy days on average.

Is November a good time to visit Port Louis?

November is warm. It suits travelers who are comfortable with warm weather; check the month-by-month ranking to compare it against the rest of the year.

What should I pack for Port Louis in November?

Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen, plus a compact umbrella or rain jacket. See the full November packing list for Port Louis for a complete, climate-based checklist.

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