Balaclava Terre Rouge Weather
Weather in Balaclava Terre Rouge - Tropical climate on island of Mauritius
Balaclava Terre Rouge lies on the northwest coast of Mauritius, on a scenic bay just 15 minutes from Grand Baie. The resort boasts an idyllic tropical climate, with hot weather all year-round, and is affected by both a wet and a dry season. The best time to visit Balaclava Terre Rouge is during the summer months, when the weather is dry and humidity is low.
Balaclava Terre Rouge Weather - Dry season sees ideal conditions for beach holiday
The winter season in Balaclava Terre Rouge runs from May to November, with this period seeing average temperatures of 25C - 27C, around 7 hours of sunshine each day, and a comfortable level of humidity. The waters of the Indian Ocean hover around 23C - 26C at this time, and are lovely and warm, with great conditions for swimming, sailing and water sports. Although the best conditions for scuba-diving area during the winter when the waters are the clearest, diving is practiced all-year round, with Balaclava Terre Rouge, being on the west coast, tending to have warmer calmer waters than resorts on the east coast. May to July still experiences around 80mm of rain each month, with showers coming in short heavy bursts, and generally followed by plenty of sunshine. September and October are the driest months in Balaclava Terre Rouge, seeing around 50mm of rain each.
Weather in Balaclava Terre Rouge - Wet humid climate during rainy season
Temperatures are hotter during the period from December to April, with an average high of 29C, reaching 30C from January to March. Humidity levels are elevated during the season, however Mauritius is affected by the trade winds that blow across the island, which help to temper the heat. The west coast tends to experience wetter weather than elsewhere on the island, due to these prevailing winds that arrive from the east. January and February are the wettest months in Balaclava Terre Rouge, and also the peak months for cyclones, when the resort can see heavier rain than usual and high winds.
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