Best time to visit Mauritius
There is no bad month, only different ones. Here is how the year really feels.
In short: May to June and September to November are the sweet spots, with pleasant weather, fewer crowds and fairer prices. December to April is hot, green and humid, with cyclone risk. July and August are the coolest months.
| Month | Weather | Sea | Crowds | Prices | Local tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Hot and humid, about 30°C; tropical showers; cyclone risk | Very warm, about 27–28°C | Busy in early January | High at New Year, then medium | Great for diving visibility between showers |
| February | Hottest and wettest month; peak cyclone risk | Warmest, about 28°C | Quiet | Low to medium | Book flexible rates in case of a cyclone warning |
| March | Hot, still humid; cyclone risk continues | About 28°C | Quiet | Low to medium | Waterfalls and the south are at their greenest |
| April | Warm, rain easing off | About 27°C | Busy at Easter | Medium, high at Easter | Pleasant month to hike before the heat breaks |
| May | Warm and drier, about 26°C | About 26°C | Calm | Medium | One of the best value months |
| June | Mild and sunny, cool nights | About 24–25°C | Calm | Low to medium | Good for hiking Le Morne and Black River Gorges |
| July | Coolest month, about 24°C by day; windy on the east | Coolest, about 23°C | Busy (European summer holidays) | Medium to high | Stay on the west or north coast for calmer water |
| August | Cool and breezy, mostly dry | About 22–23°C | Busy (European summer holidays) | Medium to high | Kitesurfing season at Le Morne |
| September | Dry, sunny, warming up | About 23°C | Calm | Medium | Père Laval pilgrimage in early September |
| October | Warm, dry and sunny | About 24°C | Busy in late October (French holidays) | Medium | Often Divali time: lamps everywhere |
| November | Hot, mostly sunny; humidity rising | About 25–26°C | Calm | Medium | Lychee and mango season starts |
| December | Hot and humid, first summer rains | About 26–27°C | Very busy at Christmas and New Year | Highest of the year | Book Christmas stays months ahead |
About cyclone season
Cyclones can form roughly from November to April, with the highest risk from January to March. Many years pass without a direct hit, but a nearby cyclone can bring days of rain and rough sea. Mauritius has a clear warning system (classes I to IV), and hotels know the drill. Travel insurance is a good idea in these months.
Read: Mauritius in July, is it cold?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Mauritius?
May, June, September, October and November are often the best balance of good weather, calm crowds and fair prices.
When is cyclone season in Mauritius?
Roughly November to April, with the highest risk from January to March.
What is the cheapest time to go to Mauritius?
Usually May to June and the February to March period, outside school holidays. Christmas and New Year are the most expensive.
Is Mauritius too hot in summer?
December to March is hot and humid, often around 30°C, but the sea breeze and the lagoon help. The central plateau is cooler.