Frost Dates for ST. BRANDON (ST. RA, Mauritius
Frost Dates
This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!
In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.Zone 13a
Avg. annual minimum: 16 to 18°C
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Aw
Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)
Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.
Temperature
20°
25°
30°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| February | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| March | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| April | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| May | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| June | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| July | 24° | 23° | 23° |
| August | 24° | 23° | 23° |
| September | 24° | 23° | 23° |
| October | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| November | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| December | 27° | 26° | 25° |
Precipitation
0 mm
50 mm
100 mm
150 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 173 |
| February | 170 |
| March | 137 |
| April | 107 |
| May | 64 |
| June | 28 |
| July | 25 |
| August | 5 |
| September | 5 |
| October | 5 |
| November | 25 |
| December | 71 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 12h 59m · Shortest: 11h 01m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:34 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 53m |
| February | 5:44 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 32m |
| March | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 38m |
| May | 6:23 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 14m |
| June | 6:29 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 02m |
| July | 6:27 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 07m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 27m |
| September | 6:03 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:49 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 23m |
| November | 5:36 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 47m |
| December | 5:31 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 59m |
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