Mauritius month by month

The best time to visit Mauritius

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Mauritius is May · June · October: 26° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	30° / 23°	High	$$	Fair
February	30° / 23°	Moderate	$$	Avoid
March	29° / 23°	Moderate	$$	Fair
April	28° / 21°	Moderate	$$	Great
May	26° / 19°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
June	24° / 17°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
July	23° / 16°	High	$$	Great
August	23° / 16°	High	$$$	Great
September	24° / 17°	High	$$	Ideal
October	25° / 18°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
November	27° / 20°	Moderate	$$	Great
December	29° / 22°	High	$$$	Fair

Best months May June October September

Months to avoid February

The year in Mauritius

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Mauritius.

Spring Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 25°C · Dry and sunny with calmer seas

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Summer Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 30°C · Hot and humid as cyclone season resumes

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

Autumn Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 28°C · Mild, dry season begins with pleasant trade winds

Mar ·Apr ·May

Winter Ideal

Jun–Aug · highs around 23°C · Cooler and dry, excellent for hiking

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

May ·October

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

March ·May

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

March ·May

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

January ·February ·September

Practical basics

Region: Africa
Local currency: MUR
Hemisphere: Southern (summer in Dec–Feb)
Yearly range: 16° – 30°
Strongest months: May, June, October
Good for: beach · islands · romance · adventure

Events in Mauritius

Jan–Feb Cavadee — Tamil Hindu devotees pierce their skin with skewers and carry decorated kavadi frames in procession.
Feb Chinese Spring Festival — Lion dances and firecrackers fill Port Louis's Chinatown for the lunar new year.
Sep Père Laval Feast — Pilgrims of every faith gather at Sainte-Croix to honor the island's beloved 19th-century priest.
Oct–Nov Diwali — Oil lamps line homes and streets for the Hindu festival of lights, a public holiday.

Every month in Mauritius

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Mauritius in January 30° · $$ Fair Mauritius in February 30° · $$ Avoid Mauritius in March 29° · $$ Fair Mauritius in April 28° · $$ Great Mauritius in May 26° · $$ Ideal Mauritius in June 24° · $$ Ideal Mauritius in July 23° · $$ Great Mauritius in August 23° · $$$ Great Mauritius in September 24° · $$ Ideal Mauritius in October 25° · $$ Ideal Mauritius in November 27° · $$ Great Mauritius in December 29° · $$$ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Mauritius?

What is the cheapest time to visit Mauritius?

March — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 33%.

When should you avoid Mauritius?

February.

What is the weather like in Mauritius?

Average highs sit around 30°C with lows near 16°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.