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Average Monthly Sunshine in Port Louis

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Port Louis receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Port Louis vary. From a high of 283 hours in December, to a low of 211 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2909 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 9.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Port Louis’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Port Louis enjoys an average of 2909 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

January, Port Louis’s wettest month, receives 189 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Port Louis Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Port Louis?

Wed   Jan 15
29°C | 22°C
E 7 m/s
2.5 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Thu   Jan 16
30°C | 22°C
E 6 m/s
2.4 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Fri   Jan 17
31°C | 21°C
NE 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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