Festive mood | Beach weather | Avg 26 deg

With plenty of sunshine, the average temperature in January is of 26 °C. This means that it is the ideal period to come to Mauritius for a tan. The beginning of the year is usually a busy time in Mauritius, and people are in a festive mood. Like most of summer in Mauritius, January has its fair share of hot rainy days. There is a possibility of cyclone formation in the Indian Ocean during this period. Hotels are running at full capacity and booking is advised prior travelling for most activities.

Festivals : Chinese New Year 

Ideal month for a quiet holiday  | Beach weather| Avg 26 deg

We’re still in summer and you can have amazing fun with aquatic activities. Temperatures range from 24 to 34 °C. Snorkelling, and diving around the island during this period is a must. February is low season for windsurfing, so if you want more chilled out windsurf sessions, it’s the perfect time to go to Le Morne. Expect bouts of rain. February is still in cyclone season.

Festivals : Abolition of Slavery ; Cavadee ; Maha Shivaratree

Ideal month for a quiet holiday |  Beach weather  | Avg 26 deg

Temperatures start to drop slightly, and summer continues. Temperatures can vary from 23°C to 34°C. March is the month during which we celebrate our Independence Day. Considered off-peak season for tourism, this month is ideal for travellers who want to have more of a quiet holiday at the beaches, or discovering the mountains and gorges inland.

Festivals; Holi ; Independance Day ; Ugaadi

Best Travel Time | Avg 24 deg

April is a transitional month. Temperatures continue decreasing, but the lowest it usually gets is 22 °C and the warmest is 32 °C. With fewer rainy days, end of April announces the end of wet season, and the probability of a cyclone formation drastically drops. It is a perfect time to enjoy the end of summer in Mauritius. It is an ideal time to visit Ile des Deux Cocos for the best snorkeling around the island.

Warm tropical winter  | Cool summer nights  |  Avg 23 deg

May is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. It is the start of winter, but the temperature doesn’t go lower than 20 °C. The rainy days usually stop and there are longer hours of sunshine during the month. Come in May is you want to maximise your tanning, and avoid the cyclone season. The lower chance of rainfall means that you can plan inland camping trips. Cool summer nights in Mauritius are a thing to experience!

Festivals: Eid Ul Fitr

Warm tropical winter  |  Humpback whale watching  |  Avg 22 deg

We are officially in winter. The good news is, in Mauritius winter is sunny and still warm during the day. At night it can get quite chilly because of the high humidity levels, especially at higher altitudes (centre of the island). If you’re on the coast, you can still enjoy sunny days at the beach. In the end of June, it tends to get quite windy on the eastern and south-eastern coasts. Le Morne and Belle Mare lagoon are amazing windsurfing spots during this period.