Mahébourg
Mauritius
Mahébourg waterfrontPhoto: User: (WT-shared) Shoestring at wts wikivoyage · CC BY-SA 4.0
Blue Bay Marine ParkPhoto: Lukas von Daeniken from Schweiz · CC BY-SA 2.0
Île aux AigrettesPhoto: User: (WT-shared) Shoestring at wts wikivoyage · CC BY-SA 4.0
National History MuseumPhoto: आशीष भटनागर · CC BY-SA 3.0
Blue Bay beachPhoto: GrandEscogriffe · CC BY-SA 4.0
About Mahébourg
Mahébourg, on the south-east coast of Mauritius, is the main town of the Grand Port District. It is named after the French colonial governor Mahé de La Bourdonnais and developed under French rule in the early 19th century.
A seafront promenade, fishing boats and a history museum recounting the naval battles between France and Britain define the town. Blue Bay Marine Park, known for its coral reefs, and Île aux Aigrettes, where endemic species are protected, are close by.
How many days do you need?
One or two days is enough for the town, the museum and Blue Bay; add a day for boat trips and a visit to Île aux Aigrettes.
From the airport to the city
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) is close to the town, a short taxi ride away. Bus lines 9, 10 and 198 also run from the airport to Mahébourg; check the direction of the bus before boarding.
Good to know
- Traffic drives on the left in Mauritius.
- Île aux Aigrettes can be visited only on a guided tour.
- The currency is the Mauritian rupee.
Useful links
- Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) mymauritius.travel
When to go?
Best time to visit for the weather: April–November. The warmest month is January (average high 83 °F); the wettest is March (5.1 in).
Monthly climate
| Month | Avg. high °F | Rain in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83.5 | 5.00 | Good |
| February | 83.5 | 4.43 | Good |
| March | 82.8 | 5.10 | Good |
| April | 81.3 | 3.37 | Ideal |
| May | 78.8 | 1.85 | Ideal |
| June | 76.3 | 1.29 | Ideal |
| July | 74.8 | 0.99 | Ideal |
| August | 74.7 | 0.99 | Ideal |
| September | 75.6 | 0.91 | Ideal |
| October | 77.7 | 1.14 | Ideal |
| November | 80.2 | 1.34 | Ideal |
| December | 82.8 | 1.64 | Good |
Source: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), 2005–2024 monthly averages of daily high temperature and total rainfall. Values are estimates for an area of about 50 km and may differ from the city-centre weather station.
More in this region
Public holidays 2027
- New Year's DayJanuary 1
- New Year HolidayJanuary 2
- Thaipoosam CavadeeJanuary 20
- Abolition of SlaveryFebruary 1
- Chinese Spring Festival *February 6
- Maha ShivaratreeMarch 7
- Eid-Ul-Fitr *March 9
- National DayMarch 12
- UgadiApril 7
- Labour DayMay 1
- Ganesh ChaturthiSeptember 5
- DivaliOctober 29
- All Saints' DayNovember 1
- Arrival of Indentured LabourersNovember 2
- Christmas DayDecember 25
* Date follows the lunar calendar and may shift by a few days.
Sources: date-holidays and python-holidays open data projects; for Northern Cyprus, its public holidays law.
Practical info
- CurrencyMauritian Rupee (₨)
- Dialling code+230
- Plugs & voltageType C, G · 230 V · 50 Hz
- Emergency112
- DrivingOn the left
Sources: IEC plug types, Wikidata, Wikipedia; unverified details are left blank.