What is the cyclone in Mauritius in February 2023?
Very Intense Tropical Cyclone Freddy, also known as Severe Tropical Cyclone Freddy, was an exceptionally long-lived, powerful, and deadly tropical cyclone that traversed the southern Indian Ocean for more than five weeks in February and March 2023.
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Mauritius is prone to be hit by topical storms during the summer season; between November and April. The risks are higher during the more active period, from mid-December through March, when the sea temperature gets warmer. The cyclonic season officially starts on 15 November and ends on 15 May.
The tropical cyclone season in Mauritius usually runs from November to May. You should follow the Mauritius Meteorological Services updates.. Cyclones can cause extensive damage to property. There is a well-structured system of phased warnings.
Summer (November to April)The later summer months are also the main cyclone season for Mauritius. Fortunately the chances of a cyclone passing over the island are remote, with most cyclones remaining at sea and eventually dissipating as they travel west and south.
Being a sub-tropical island, we do not have monsoon or rainy season. In summer, it can rain heavily in the afternoon due to the built up of humidity. Another culprit are the cyclones that can affect the weather between December to March.
The best time to visit Mauritius is from May to December when the weather is cool, dry and sunny. The perfect summer weather and the warm atmosphere allows Mauritius to draw in visitors from around the world who are on the lookout for a holiday destination, which can help them relax and enjoy sun and surf at beaches.
The official hurricane season for the Atlantic basin is from June 1 to November 30, but tropical cyclone activity sometimes occurs before and after these dates, respectively. The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is September 10, with most activity occurring between mid-August and mid-October.
According to statistics, Mauritius is in the centre of a cyclone only every 5 years. Still, every year the island is hit by the remnants of 3 to 5 storms. Most frequently, cyclones form on the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn where the body of water heats up to 26°C for longer periods of time.
During winter (May to October) the temperature is around 22° C on the coast and around 19°C on the Central Plateau. December, January and February are the warmest Months, with average temperature of around 27-28°C. July is considered the coolest month of the year with average temperature of around 20-21°C.
February is the wettest month and October is the driest. The Republic of Mauritius is also located in the cyclone belt of the SWIO. Cyclone season is from November to mid-May.
The island has a classic tropical climate with warm weather year-round. Even in winter, the temperatures drop from hot to balmy. We don't recommend visiting Mauritius during the wet cyclone season, from January to March, and to avoid the east coast in July and August, when the wind is at it's strongest.
Save and enjoy cooler temperatures during the low season (May–September) The low season in Mauritius - coinciding with the European and American summer – is cooler, cheaper and almost as appealing as visiting during the more popular months.