Summer
Dec → Feb29 to 30°
nights 24 to 25°
- 21 rainy days · 164 mm
- 11.6 h of sun
- sea 28°
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
- Jan29°not recommended
- Feb29°not recommended
- Mar29°not recommended
- Apr29°fair
- May27°recommended
- Jun26°recommended
- Jul25°recommended
- Aug25°recommended
- Sep26°recommended
- Oct28°recommended
- Nov29°recommended
- Dec30°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Mauritius, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 25° | 11 h | 233 mm | 24 d | 28° | |
| February | 29° | 25° | 11.4 h | 156 mm | 21 d | 28° | |
| March | 29° | 25° | 10.7 h | 139 mm | 21 d | 28° | |
| April | 29° | 24° | 10.6 h | 81 mm | 17 d | 28° | |
| May | 27° | 22° | 10.2 h | 47 mm | 10 d | 27° | ✓ |
| June | 26° | 21° | 9.9 h | 26 mm | 7 d | 26° | ✓ |
| July | 25° | 20° | 10.2 h | 29 mm | 8 d | 25° | ✓ |
| August | 25° | 20° | 10.8 h | 30 mm | 8 d | 25° | ✓ |
| September | 26° | 20° | 11.5 h | 22 mm | 7 d | 24° | ✓ |
| October | 28° | 21° | 11.6 h | 47 mm | 10 d | 25° | ✓ |
| November | 29° | 22° | 11.9 h | 51 mm | 13 d | 27° | ✓ |
| December | 30° | 24° | 12.3 h | 104 mm | 18 d | 28° |
The four seasons in Mauritius, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Port-Louis) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Autumn
Mar → May27 to 29°
nights 22 to 25°
- 16 rainy days · 89 mm
- 10.5 h of sun
- sea 28°
Winter
Jun → Aug25 to 26°
nights 20 to 21°
- 8 rainy days · 28 mm
- 10.3 h of sun
- sea 25°
Spring
Sep → Nov26 to 29°
nights 20 to 22°
- 10 rainy days · 40 mm
- 11.7 h of sun
- sea 25°
Book early for May to November
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Mauritius, month by month
EventsThaipoosam CavadeeJanuary to FebruaryMaha ShivaratriFebruary to MarchDivaliOctober to NovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Beach & swimming: good conditions all twelve months.
- Hiking: June, July, August, September
- Towns & culture: May, June, July, August, September, October
- Diving & snorkelling: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Mauritius, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- January to FebruaryThaipoosam Cavadee
Tamil devotees walk to the kovils (temples), flower-decked wooden arches on their shoulders and bodies pierced with needles.
- February to MarchMaha Shivaratri
Tens of thousands of pilgrims dressed in white converge on foot on the sacred lake of Grand Bassin.
- October to NovemberDivali
Houses are lined with oil lamps and garlands, and cakes are passed from one neighbour to the next.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended29°25° at night
- 233 mm · 24 d
- 11 h
- sea 28°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended29°25° at night
- 156 mm · 21 d
- 11.4 h
- sea 28°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended29°25° at night
- 139 mm · 21 d
- 10.7 h
- sea 28°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair29°24° at night
- 81 mm · 17 d
- 10.6 h
- sea 28°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended27°22° at night
- 47 mm · 10 d
- 10.2 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended26°21° at night
- 26 mm · 7 d
- 9.9 h
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended25°20° at night
- 29 mm · 8 d
- 10.2 h
- sea 25°
High season, book early
August
Recommended25°20° at night
- 30 mm · 8 d
- 10.8 h
- sea 25°
High season, book early
September
Recommended26°20° at night
- 22 mm · 7 d
- 11.5 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended28°21° at night
- 47 mm · 10 d
- 11.6 h
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended29°22° at night
- 51 mm · 13 d
- 11.9 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair30°24° at night
- 104 mm · 18 d
- 12.3 h
- sea 28°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 29 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. A very wet month, 233 mm of rain over 24 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. 29 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. A very wet month, 156 mm of rain over 21 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. 29 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. A very wet month, 139 mm of rain over 21 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 81 mm over 17 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. 27 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (47 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 26 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 26 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 25 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (29 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
August. 25 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (30 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
September. 26 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 22 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.5 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
October. 28 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (47 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (51 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
December. 30 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 104 mm over 18 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.3 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
May to November: over these months, recorded highs range from 25 to 29 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Port-Louis).
Which month should you avoid in Mauritius?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 233 mm over 24 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Port-Louis).
What is the hottest month in Mauritius?
December, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Port-Louis).
What is the coldest month in Mauritius?
July, with 25 °C at best during the day and 20 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Port-Louis).
What is the driest month in Mauritius?
September: 22 mm over 7 days of rain, against 233 mm in January, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Mauritius?
December, with 12.3 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Mauritius?
The water never drops below 22 °C: from 24 to 28 °C depending on the month (warmest in January), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Port-Louis).
When is the best time to hike in Mauritius?
June, July, August, September: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Port-Louis), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Mauritius?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Port-Louis).
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