Destination
Mauritius is an island of lagoons, mountains and a relaxed Indian Ocean mix of cultures. The drier season from May to October brings cooler, more comfortable weather, while November to April is hotter and wetter, with cyclone risk concentrated between January and March. Here is how all twelve months compare for weather, crowds, prices and events.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
My recommendation
September
September is dry, sunny and warm without the humidity of summer. The sea is calm, rates are lower than in the peak season and cyclone risk is minimal.
Best weather
September–October
Dry, warm and settled.
Best for surfing
June–August
Southern swells and trade winds.
Best value
January–March & May–June
Lower prices, with the weather trade-offs.
Best for whales and dolphins
August
Dolphin watching off the west coast.
September scores
Plan around
November–April
December
February or March
Mauritius travel tip
The coast is warm year-round, but the central plateau is cooler and wetter, so pack a light layer. Rent a car or hire a driver for day trips, and choose the west coast for calmer water and the south for scenery and surf.
Founder note
“Le Morne Brabant is the view I would come back for. See it from the lagoon at sunrise, when the water is calm and the mountain turns gold.”
Experience Mauritius
Travel around
A hire car or driver gives the most freedom. Taxis work for short trips, and local buses are cheap but slow. Roads are generally good, though traffic around Port Louis can be heavy.
Best period
May–October (dry roads)
Agree taxi fares before you set off.
CFV founder tip
Get to the lagoon at sunrise. The water is calm, the mountain catches the first light and the beach is almost empty.
Month by month
Tap any month for full scores, temperatures and planning notes.
Check forecasts and take flexible travel insurance.
Choose a resort with indoor facilities and flexible bookings.
Check the Maha Shivaratri dates if you want to see the pilgrimage.
Keep a flexible plan for the odd shower.
Book accommodation ahead for school holiday periods.
Bring a light layer for evenings, especially on the plateau.
Book accommodation early; school holidays raise prices.
Choose the west coast for calmer water and the south for surfing.
Book beachfront resorts for the best conditions.
Book ahead for the late-year holidays.
Check forecasts and consider insurance in the cyclone season.
Book accommodation months in advance for Christmas and New Year.
Climate
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 131 mm | 9 |
| February | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 160 mm | 10 |
| March | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 83 mm | 8 |
| April | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 87 mm | 7 |
| May | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 48 mm | 6 |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 68°F | 24 mm | 4 |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 66°F | 18 mm | 4 |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 66°F | 19 mm | 5 |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 66°F | 17 mm | 3 |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 20°C / 68°F | 15 mm | 3 |
| November | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 24 mm | 3 |
| December | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 85 mm | 6 |
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization (Port Louis station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Keep exploring
Other places I’d time carefully — and when I’d go.
If you want…
…dry, warm weather
Go in September or October.
…surf
Go between June and August, on the south coast.
…the lowest prices
Go in the cyclone season, with flexible bookings.
FAQ
September is the best overall choice, with dry, warm weather and calm seas.
From November to April, with the highest risk between January and March.
Yes. The Southern Hemisphere winter, from May to October, is the drier, more comfortable season.
