Best Time to Visit Mauritius

For starters, Summer is between November to March and Winter is between June – August.

Summer is the warmest of the year with an average overnight temperature of 25 degrees and a daytime temperature average of 30 degrees. Traditionally it's a very busy period for locals and visitors alike, with swimming, barbecues and water activities proving to be a popular pastime. Summer maximum can reach as high as 34 degrees with an average of 80% humidity, so please be prepared. It is the high season for cyclones, with weather anomalies mostly appearing at this period of the year. Summer rain, most of the time going for an hour or two in the afternoon is quite normal but expect them. Summer in Mauritius is when the most visitors come, so expect a crowd at popular beaches. Summer in the Indian ocean is also the cyclonic season. It can happen that cyclones end up ruining some of your days, but they normally hang around for a few days. The live weather chart will give a very good indication of the trajectory, so you can take informed decisions before travelling.

Autumn is the season that provides a transition from hot summer days to balmy blue skies with little wind and stunning days. It is often the most popular time of the year for visiting as a result. This will ideally be between April and May. You will enjoy perfect fishing weather, clear water and we'd say it's the ideal time for a family holiday and honeymoon, and on top of the list, no cyclones.

It has to be said that winter in Mauritius is very mild, with an average of 22°C to 25°C along the coast with temperatures seldom going below 18°C. That being said, the high humidity levels can sometimes make the nights feel chillier than they actually are. Winter in Mauritius is like summer in England 🙂 or better. That's what they say! A great time for hiking and camping with waterfalls at their peak. However, this is the whale season in full swing and they travel along the west and north coast. Best season to see the whales in Mauritius. It can become windy to very windy along the South East and South coast with wind speeds averaging 27 kilometres/hour, making it a mecca for kitesurfers. Regular and powerful waves from the South make it one of the best surfing holiday of the year. Waves reaching 6m high are often seen at the world renown spot of One Eye at le Morne. Many kite surfers and wind surfers return annually to Le Morne for the flat shallow waters in the protected lagoon with plenty of wind. With calm shallow water extending over several hundred metres, Mauritius is perfect for the novice trying to learn to windsurf or kite surf in a warm tropical weather.

During the winter season, Mauritius is the perfect paradise for sailing and wind sport enthusiast.

Escaping the winter winds comes spring. Still windy in early September, the weather is sure to get better day by day with the average daytime temperature rising to an average 26 degrees. This period is notoriously dry and with low humidity.