Precipitation anomalies in Mauritius
Mauritius: Precipitation anomalies was -110.6 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Mauritius, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Mauritius stood at -110.6 millimeters.
That represents a change of down 350.8% on the previous year and down 138.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Mauritius peaked at 629.39 millimeters in 1972 and was at its lowest, -462.44 millimeters, in 1999.
Mauritius ranks 146th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 237.57 millimeters | 13.43 millimeters | 622.33 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 209.13 millimeters | -14.83 millimeters | 509.02 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 166.95 millimeters | -62.3 millimeters | 304.71 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 141.68 millimeters | -190.62 millimeters | 629.39 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 187.02 millimeters | -250.46 millimeters | 584.31 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -98.14 millimeters | -462.44 millimeters | 541.41 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.79 millimeters | -113.89 millimeters | 174.24 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.72 millimeters | -163.54 millimeters | 439.79 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.69 millimeters | -110.6 millimeters | 341.77 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Mauritius?
- Precipitation anomalies in Mauritius was -110.6 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest precipitation anomalies recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 629.39 millimeters in 1972.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was -462.44 millimeters in 1999.
- How does Mauritius rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Mauritius ranks 146th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 138.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.