Amber Island
Island Small Mauritian island near northeast coast
Île d’Ambre (Amber Island) off Mauritius’s northeast coast hosts boat day-trips for shallow reefs, sandy coves and short coastal walks, popular with snorkelers and people seeking a quiet beach outing.
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How to Get to Amber Island #
Boat charters and day-trip operators from the east coast of Mauritius (Trou d’Eau Douce, Grande Gaube) run excursions to small offshore islands. Arrange transfers through licensed operators; private landings may be subject to local regulations.
Tips for Visiting Amber Island #
- Arrange boat transfers through licensed operators in Grand Bay or Trou d'Eau Douce; some tours can include snorkeling stops around the island.
- Carry cash for local boat operators-card facilities are uncommon on small charter boats.
- Respect coral and reef rules: many local operators ask visitors not to touch or stand on coral.
Best Time to Visit Amber Island #
Best visited from May to October when seas are calmer and skies clearer for boat trips and snorkeling.
Weather & Climate near Amber Island #
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and warm winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 18°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1504 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (225 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (253 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (200 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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