Mauritius
Mauritius Weather & Climate
Turquoise lagoons, coral reefs and a melting pot of cultures in the Indian Ocean
27°C
Max sea
28°C
Max air
November
Best month
72mm
Driest month
Turquoise lagoons, coral reefs and a melting pot of cultures in the Indian Ocean
Mauritius sits in the Indian Ocean, 2,000km off the east coast of Africa, and its location has made it one of the world's most culturally diverse islands — a blend of African, Indian, Chinese, French and British influences that shows in its food, architecture, language and people. The island is encircled by a coral reef that creates calm, turquoise lagoons perfect for swimming and watersports, while the interior rises to mountains of dramatic volcanic rock and rainforest. The south and east coasts are wilder and less developed; the north and west offer classic resort beaches and a concentrated hotel strip.
When to go: May to November is the dry and cooler season — ideal beach weather. December to April is summer with higher humidity.
The best months to visit Mauritius are November. Peak season is November with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 27°C | 202mm | 9 | 22 |
| Feb | 28°C | 27°C | 183mm | 9 | 21 |
| Mar | 27°C | 26°C | 160mm | 8 | 20 |
| Apr | 25°C | 25°C | 103mm | 7 | 18 |
| May | 23°C | 23°C | 88mm | 5 | 18 |
| Jun | 21°C | 22°C | 88mm | 4 | 19 |
| Jul | 21°C | 22°C | 93mm | 4 | 20 |
| Aug | 21°C | 22°C | 82mm | 5 | 20 |
| Sep | 22°C | 23°C | 72mm | 6 | 19 |
| Oct | 24°C | 24°C | 73mm | 8 | 18 |
| Nov | 26°C | 26°C | 97mm | 9 | 19 |
| Dec | 27°C | 27°C | 145mm | 9 | 21 |
The best time to visit Mauritius is November. Peak season is November when temperatures reach 26°C with some rain. May to November is the dry and cooler season — ideal beach weather. December to April is summer with higher humidity.
Sea temperatures in Mauritius range from 22°C in June to 27°C in January. The sea is very warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Mauritius average 27°C with sea temperatures of 27°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is September with 72mm. The wettest month sees 202mm. Mauritius receives 1386mm annually.
Hot and very warm seas. Heavy rainfall (202mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Heavy rainfall (183mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Moderate rainfall (160mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Moderate rainfall (103mm). UV 7.
Mild and warm seas. Some rain (88mm). UV 5.
Mild and warm seas. Some rain (88mm). UV 4.
Mild and warm seas. Some rain (93mm). UV 4.
Mild and warm seas. Some rain (82mm). UV 5.
Mild and warm seas. Some rain (72mm). UV 6.
Warm and warm seas. Some rain (73mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (97mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Moderate rainfall (145mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
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