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Updated August 2026

The Best Time to Visit Mauritius: A Month-by-Month Weather Guide for 2026-2027

Written on the island, not from a spreadsheet. Twelve years of living here, cross-checked against Mauritius Meteorological Services climate records, so you can pick your month on real rainfall, real sea temperatures and real cyclone risk - not marketing copy.

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Updated August 2026

Written by Mauritius-based travel writers

Climate data: Mauritius Meteorological Services

Mauritius Weather & Week Forecast

1 Nov 2026

Mauritius Weather: Hot, Showery, Up to 33°C

Mauritius Weather Update — Sunday 1 November 2026

General situation

A warm, light to moderate northeasterly airflow is affecting Mauritius.

Some cloud is expected to move in from the northeast overnight and into tomorrow morning.

Tonight and tomorrow morning

Conditions should remain mainly fair during the evening and early night.

A few showers may develop later tonight and tomorrow morning, particularly over the higher ground and parts of the north and east.

Minimum temperatures:

Central Plateau: 20–22°C

Coastal and lower regions: 24–26°C

Tomorrow afternoon

Cloud is expected to build over the South, Southwest and Central Plateau, bringing localised showers.

Some showers may briefly become moderate.

Other areas should remain partly cloudy with brighter spells.

Temperatures

Temperatures are expected to remain around 2–3°C above the seasonal average.

Maximum temperatures:

Central Plateau: 26–28°C

Coastal regions: 30–33°C

Wind

Northeasterly winds of around 15–25 km/h.

Winds should ease somewhat overnight.

Sea conditions

The sea will remain rough beyond the reefs, with southwesterly swells of around 2.5 metres.

Conditions are expected to improve gradually during tomorrow.

Open-sea trips are not advised tonight and tomorrow morning.

Boat excursions should be confirmed directly with operators, as departures may depend on local sea conditions.

Tides for Monday 2 November

High tide: 09:49 and 20:09

Low tide: 01:48 and 15:28

Sun

Sunset today: 18:18

Sunrise tomorrow: 05:27

What this means for travellers

Beach conditions: The morning should offer the better window, especially on sheltered coasts.

Boat trips: Check directly with operators before departure due to the rough sea beyond the reefs.

Hiking and inland trips: Start early, as localised afternoon showers are more likely over the Central Plateau, South and Southwest.

Road trips: Conditions can vary considerably around the island, so a flexible route remains the best approach.

Heat: Coastal temperatures could reach 33°C, so carry water and use sun protection even when cloud develops.

The short answer

When is the best time to visit Mauritius?

May and September to early December can suit a Mauritius holiday, depending on your plans. Weather and sea conditions vary by coast and day. The official cyclone season runs from 1 November to 15 May, so May, November and early December are not risk-free. Check the current forecast and warnings before outdoor activities.

Coastal averages from long-term climate records. February and March are the wettest months and carry the highest cyclone risk; mid-December to mid-January and July to August are the two annual price peaks.

Seasons at a Glance

SummerNovember – March
WinterJune – August

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Overview

Mauritius seasons at a glance

Mauritius has two seasons rather than four: a warm, humid summer from November to April and a cooler, dry winter from June to September. May and October are transitional - and they are the two months most experienced visitors quietly aim for.

Our Mauritius rainy season guide explains the wetter months in more detail.

Season comparison. Crowd and price levels are the general pattern across mid-range and upper resorts; individual properties vary.Swipe sideways to read every column.

SeasonMonthsWeatherBest forCrowdsPrice
Summer (wet)November - AprilHot and humid, 29-30 °C by day, short heavy afternoon showers, sea at 27-28 °C.Diving visibility, lagoon swimming, warm-water snorkellingHigh Dec-Jan, low Feb-Mar$$$ Dec-Jan - $ Feb-Mar
Winter (dry)June - SeptemberCooler and dry, 25-26 °C by day, 16-17 °C at night, sea at 23-25 °C, steady trade winds.Hiking, kitesurfing, whale watching, surfingHigh Jul-Aug, low Jun and Sep$$$ Jul-Aug - $$ Jun, Sep
Transitional - MayMayThe sweet spot. Warm at 27 °C, only 97 mm of rain, cyclone season closes on 15 May.Everything. Honeymoons, families, first visitsLow$$
Transitional - OctoberOctoberThe driest month of the year at 50 mm. Warm at 27 °C, sea warming to 24 °C.Diving, photography, couples, valueLow$$

The Mauritius year in one bar

Colour shows season pressure - red is peak, orange shoulder, green low. The number is the average daytime high. Select a month to jump to it.

Jan30°Feb30°Mar30°Apr29°May27°Jun25°Jul25°Aug25°Sep26°Oct27°Nov29°Dec29°
Peak - busiest and most expensiveShoulder - the value sweet spotLow - cheapest, wettest, cyclone season

The detail

Mauritius month by month

Figures below are coastal averages for the resort belt. The central plateau around Curepipe and Vacoas is consistently cooler and considerably wetter - the island averages roughly 2,010 mm of rain a year once the highlands are included, against about 1,500 mm on the coast. If your hotel is on the water, the coastal figures are the ones that matter.

January in Mauritius

Peak season

Day / night

30° / 22°C

Sea

28°C

Rainfall

235 mm

Rain days

17

Sunshine

8 hrs/day

Cyclone risk

High

Sea conditionsWarm and calm inside the lagoon; occasional swell on the exposed south and east.

What's onNew Year (1-2 Jan) is the island's busiest week. Thaipoosam Cavadee falls in late January in 2027.

Best forSun-seekers who do not mind an afternoon downpour, and anyone who wants the lagoon at its warmest.

Editor's verdict: Hot, wet and expensive. Come in January for the sea temperature, not the weather forecast.

February in Mauritius

Low / value season

Day / night

30° / 22°C

Sea

28°C

Rainfall

242 mm

Rain days

17

Sunshine

8 hrs/day

Cyclone risk

Highest

Sea conditionsWarmest of the year at 28 °C, but the most likely month for a cyclone swell to close water sports.

What's onAbolition of Slavery (1 Feb). Chinese Spring Festival falls on 6 Feb in 2027.

Best forBudget travellers who can be flexible, and divers chasing 40 m visibility between systems.

Editor's verdict: The wettest month and the peak of cyclone season. Rates drop for a reason - but the reason is real.

March in Mauritius

Low / value season

Day / night

30° / 22°C

Sea

28°C

Rainfall

191 mm

Rain days

17

Sunshine

7 hrs/day

Cyclone risk

High

Sea conditionsStill 28 °C and still warm enough for hours in the water; visibility good between rain bands.

What's onMaha Shivaratree sees thousands walk to Grand Bassin. Independence Day is on 12 March.

Best forDivers, and anyone who wants an authentic look at the island's Hindu calendar.

Editor's verdict: March gives you February's warmth with slightly less rain - and one of the island's great cultural spectacles.

April in Mauritius

Shoulder season

Day / night

29° / 21°C

Sea

27°C

Rainfall

171 mm

Rain days

16

Sunshine

7 hrs/day

Cyclone risk

Moderate

Sea conditionsSea still 27 °C. Trade winds begin to return late in the month; kite spots start filling up.

What's onOugadi, the Telugu new year. Easter dates move each year and push rates up when they land here.

Best forCouples wanting warmth without February's rain, and early-season kitesurfers.

Editor's verdict: The first genuinely good month of the year. Cyclone risk is falling and the humidity breaks.

May in Mauritius

Shoulder season

Day / night

27° / 19°C

Sea

26°C

Rainfall

97 mm

Rain days

14

Sunshine

7 hrs/day

Cyclone risk

Low (season ends 15 May)

Sea conditions26 °C and settling. Trade winds steady on the south-west - Le Morne comes alive.

What's onLabour Day (1 May). The island is quiet between the European and southern-hemisphere holidays.

Best forAlmost everyone. Honeymooners, families, hikers, kitesurfers, first-time visitors.

Editor's verdict: Our pick for the best single month of the year. Warm, dry, uncrowded and cheap - the rare month with no trade-off.

June in Mauritius

Shoulder season

Day / night

25° / 17°C

Sea

25°C

Rainfall

83 mm

Rain days

13

Sunshine

7 hrs/day

Cyclone risk

None

Sea conditions25 °C - still swimmable for most, and flat inside the lagoon on the north and west.

What's onHumpback whale season opens. Southern swells arrive at Tamarin and One Eye for surfers.

Best forHikers, surfers, kitesurfers, and anyone who finds 30 °C oppressive.

Editor's verdict: The best month for walking Le Morne or Black River Gorges. Bring a light layer for the evening.

July in Mauritius

Peak season

Day / night

25° / 17°C

Sea

24°C

Rainfall

83 mm

Rain days

15

Sunshine

7 hrs/day

Cyclone risk

None

Sea conditions24 °C. Noticeably cooler in the water; the east coast gets windy and choppy.

What's onPeak European and South African school holidays. Humpback whales are being sighted regularly off the west coast.

Best forFamilies travelling on school holidays, whale watchers, kitesurfers.

Editor's verdict: Great conditions, high prices. Book the west or north coast - the east is windy in July.

August in Mauritius

Peak season

Day / night

25° / 16°C

Sea

23°C

Rainfall

76 mm

Rain days

15

Sunshine

7 hrs/day

Cyclone risk

None

Sea conditionsCoolest sea of the year at 23 °C. Fine for a swim, cold for a long snorkel without a shorty.

What's onAssumption of Mary (15 Aug). Peak humpback whale encounters.

Best forWhale watchers and kitesurfers above everyone else. Le Morne is at its best.

Editor's verdict: If you have come to see humpbacks or to kite, August is the month. If you have come to swim, it is not.

September in Mauritius

Shoulder season

Day / night

26° / 17°C

Sea

23°C

Rainfall

54 mm

Rain days

12

Sunshine

7 hrs/day

Cyclone risk

None

Sea conditions23 °C and beginning to warm. Only 12 rain days - the second-driest month of the year.

What's onGanesh Chaturthi brings statue immersion processions on the west coast beaches.

Best forWhale watchers, walkers, photographers, and anyone hunting value.

Editor's verdict: The quiet star of the calendar. European crowds have gone, the rain has not arrived, and rates have dropped.

October in Mauritius

Shoulder season

Day / night

27° / 18°C

Sea

24°C

Rainfall

50 mm

Rain days

13

Sunshine

8 hrs/day

Cyclone risk

Low (season opens 1 Nov)

Sea conditions24 °C and climbing. Diving visibility is at its annual best - 40 m is not unusual.

What's onDiwali falls around late October or early November - the whole island lights up.

Best forDivers, photographers, couples, and anyone who wants the driest weather of the year.

Editor's verdict: The driest month in Mauritius, with only 50 mm of rain. Our second pick after May.

Read the full guide to Mauritius in October.

November in Mauritius

Shoulder season

Day / night

29° / 20°C

Sea

25°C

Rainfall

66 mm

Rain days

12

Sunshine

8 hrs/day

Cyclone risk

Low (season opens 1 Nov)

Sea conditions25 °C and warming fast. Lagoons calm, winds dropping off.

What's onAll Saints and Arrival of Indentured Labourers. Diwali also falls in November some years.

Best forHoneymooners, families before the December rush, and anyone who wants warmth without crowds.

Editor's verdict: Warmth returning, rain still low, prices still sane. The last good-value month before the December surge.

December in Mauritius

Peak season

Day / night

29° / 21°C

Sea

27°C

Rainfall

162 mm

Rain days

16

Sunshine

8 hrs/day

Cyclone risk

Moderate and rising

Sea conditions27 °C and lovely. Humidity climbs through the month and afternoon showers become routine.

What's onChristmas and the run-up to New Year. Resorts are full and minimum-stay rules apply from mid-month.

Best forAnyone who wants a hot Christmas and is prepared to pay for it.

Editor's verdict: The first half of December is quietly excellent. The second half is the most expensive fortnight of the year.

For festive-season details, read our guide to Mauritius in December.

By what you came for

The best time to visit Mauritius for your kind of trip

There is no single best month - there is a best month for what you actually want to do. A diver and a kitesurfer should book six months apart.

Best time for beaches and swimming

Go inNovember to April

The lagoon holds 27-28 °C from December through April, which is bath-warm and lets you stay in the water for hours. If you want that without December's prices or February's rain, aim for late November or early April.

Browse all 48 Mauritius beaches ->

Best time for diving and snorkelling

Go inOctober to December, and March to April

Visibility regularly exceeds 40 m year-round, so the question is comfort and sea state rather than clarity. October to December and March to April sit outside the worst of the cyclone swell.

Read the dive-site guide ->

Best time for hiking and nature

Go inJune to September

Le Morne Brabant and Black River Gorges are punishing in February humidity and delightful in July. Winter gives you 25 °C days, low rainfall and dry trails.

Plan the Le Morne hike ->

Best time for a honeymoon

Go inMay, and September to November

You want warm sea, low rain, calm lagoons and a resort that is not full of school-holiday families. May and September to November deliver all four.

Read the honeymoon guide ->

Best time for budget travel

Go inFebruary to early June, and September

February and March are the cheapest months because they are the wettest and carry the highest cyclone risk. The smarter value window is late May to early June, or September.

Get the Mauritius Pocket Guide ->

Best time to avoid cyclone season

Go inMid-May to the end of October

The official cyclone season runs from 1 November to 15 May. Storms can occasionally form outside that period, so travelling outside the season does not guarantee zero risk. Check Mauritius Meteorological Services forecasts and warnings.

Read our Mauritius cyclone season guide before planning a trip during that period.

See all Mauritius travel FAQs ->

Questions we get asked

Best time to visit Mauritius: frequently asked questions

Is December a good time to visit Mauritius?+-

The first half of December is one of the best-value weeks of the year: the sea is already 27 °C, rainfall is still moderate and rates have not yet jumped. From roughly 15 December resorts fill with Christmas and New Year bookings, minimum-stay rules kick in and prices reach their annual peak.

What months have the best weather in Mauritius?+-

May, September, October and early November usually give the best balance of warm sea, low rainfall, fewer crowds and manageable prices.

When is cyclone season in Mauritius?+-

The official cyclone season runs from 1 November to 15 May, with the highest risk between late December and mid-April.

What is the cheapest time to visit Mauritius?+-

February and March are usually cheapest, but late May, early June and September often give better value because the weather is more reliable.

When can you see whales and dolphins in Mauritius?+-

Dolphins are seen year-round on the west coast. Humpback whales are most likely from June to September, with August and September often strongest.

Is August a good time to visit Mauritius?+-

August is excellent for whale watching, hiking and kitesurfing. It is cooler for swimming, so choose the north or west coast if lagoon time matters.

How many days do you need in Mauritius?+-

A week is enough for one coast and a few highlights. Ten to fourteen days lets you explore several regions without rushing.

What should I pack for Mauritius in winter?+-

Pack swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, a light layer for evenings, comfortable walking shoes and a wind layer if you plan to hike or kitesurf.

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