Best Time to Visit Mauritius: Weather, Seasons, Prices

Quick answer

The best time to visit Mauritius is May to November, the dry southern-hemisphere winter, with May and September to November the sweet spot for warm, sunny beach days. June to August is cooler and windy on the east coast. December to April is hot and humid, carries cyclone risk from January to March, and is when most of the year's rain falls.

Month-by-month at a glance

Jan30°Fair
Feb30°Fair
Mar30°Fair
Apr29°Good
May27°Best
Jun25°Good
Jul24°Good
Aug24°Good
Sep25°Best
Oct27°Best
Nov28°Best
Dec29°Good

BestGoodFairAvoidTemperatures are average daily highs (°C).

Mauritius weather, crowds and what to expect

Monthly weather, crowds and our verdict
Month	High / Low	Rain	Crowds	What to expect
JanuaryFair	30° / 23°	220 mm	medium	Hot and humid with heavy showers; cyclone risk. Thaipoosam Cavadee in late January or early February.
FebruaryFair	30° / 23°	250 mm	low	Peak cyclone month and the wettest. Lowest hotel rates of the year.
MarchFair	30° / 23°	200 mm	medium	Still humid. Maha Shivaratri pilgrimage to Ganga Talao around 6 March 2027.
AprilGood	29° / 22°	150 mm	medium	Rains ease and the sea is at its warmest, about 27°C.
MayBest	27° / 20°	100 mm	medium	Dry, warm and settled. Indian school-holiday demand starts late in the month.
JuneGood	25° / 18°	70 mm	medium	Pleasant days, cool nights. Trade winds pick up on the east and south coasts.
JulyGood	24° / 17°	65 mm	low	Coolest month; sea about 22°C. Humpback whales off the west coast.
AugustGood	24° / 17°	60 mm	low	Cool and breezy. Good value; prefer the north and west coasts.
SeptemberBest	25° / 18°	40 mm	medium	Dry and warming up; one of the best-value good-weather months.
OctoberBest	27° / 19°	40 mm	medium	Driest month, warm sea, clear skies for Le Morne and Chamarel.
NovemberBest	28° / 20°	70 mm	high	Warm and mostly dry. Diwali (around 8 November 2026) is a public holiday.
DecemberGood	29° / 22°	140 mm	high	Summer begins with short showers; Christmas to New Year is peak price.

Long-term monthly averages. Individual years vary — check a forecast in the week before you travel.

Festivals and events in Mauritius

Around 8 November 2026
Diwali
A national holiday in Mauritius; homes and temples are lit with diyas. Flights from India fill early.
Late January or early February (Tamil month of Thai)
Thaipoosam Cavadee
Tamil devotees carry cavadees in processions at Murugan temples across the island.
Around 6 March 2027
Maha Shivaratri
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims walk to Ganga Talao (Grand Bassin). Roads in the south are slow for days.
Roughly July to October
Humpback whale season
Boat trips from Tamarin and Black River on the west coast.

When is the best time to visit Mauritius?

For most Indian travellers, May to November works best. This is the southern-hemisphere winter: dry, sunny and comfortable, with daytime highs of 24–28°C. May and September to November are the sweet spot — warm enough to swim all day, with little rain on the west and north coasts.

What are winter and summer like in Mauritius?

Seasons run opposite to India's. June to August is the coolest stretch: about 24°C by day and 17°C at night, with brisk south-east trade winds that make the east and south coasts breezy and the sea cooler, about 22–23°C. Carry a light jacket for evenings and for the hills around Chamarel and Black River Gorges.

December to April is the hot, humid summer, with highs around 30°C and most of the year's rain. Tropical cyclones are possible from mid-November to April, with the highest risk from January to March. Direct hits are uncommon, but warnings can close beaches and cancel boat trips for a day or two.

Which coast is best in which season?

Season	Best coast	Why
May–October	North (Grand Baie) and west (Flic en Flac)	Sheltered from trade winds, sunniest
November–April	East (Belle Mare) and north	Calmer seas on the east in summer
Any time	South-west (Le Morne)	Kitesurfing in winter, sunsets year-round

When do Indian travellers usually go?

Indian demand peaks in the May–June school holidays, around Diwali and from Christmas to New Year. Book flights eight to ten weeks ahead for those weeks — fares from Mumbai and Bengaluru rise sharply. Maha Shivaratri sees huge crowds walk to Ganga Talao, which is moving to witness but slow going on the roads.

See our Mauritius trip cost guide, things to do in Mauritius and where to stay in Mauritius. Indian passport holders do not need a visa in advance — check the Mauritius visa guide for the documents you must carry.

Frequently asked questions

Which month is cheapest for Mauritius?

June to August and February to March are usually the cheapest. Winter months are cool but dry; late summer is humid with cyclone risk. Avoid the May–June Indian school holidays, Diwali week and Christmas to New Year if you are price-sensitive, as return flights from India climb steeply in those weeks.

Is Mauritius too cold in July?

Not for most people. Daytime highs are around 24°C and nights fall to about 17°C, much like Bengaluru in December. The sea is cooler at about 22°C, so swimming is brisk, and the east and south coasts are windy. Stay on the north or west coast and pack a light jacket.

When is cyclone season in Mauritius?

Officially from mid-November to April, with the highest risk from January to March. Most years bring warnings rather than direct hits. Buy travel insurance that covers weather disruption and keep a buffer day before your flight home if you travel in these months.

What is the best time for a Mauritius honeymoon?

September to November is ideal: dry, warm, the sea warming towards 25°C and fewer families than in May–June. April and May also work well. If your wedding is in December to February you can still go — expect humidity, short showers and a small chance of cyclone disruption.

How we checked this page

Last reviewed 28 October 2026

Written and fact-checked by the Elitech Travels editorial desk in New Delhi, drawing on our consultants' day-to-day booking work and the official sources below. Rules, fares and fees change — always confirm anything critical with the issuing authority before you travel. Our editorial policy.