Mauritius in December
Festive peak
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is one of the weakest months in Mauritius.
December has festive celebrations and peak holiday pricing, but also heat, humidity and rain.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–31°C
- Hot, humid and rainy at times.
- Crowds
- High
- Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening.
- Prices
- $$$$$
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Warm sea and festive atmosphere.
–High prices and humid weather.
My tip for December
Book accommodation months in advance for Christmas and New Year.
- Beaches
- Festive season
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Mauritius, 9th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Mauritius in December
- Cyclone season
- The highest risk is between January and March; take flexible bookings.
- Christmas and New Year
- Peak pricing and humid weather.
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Weather
Weather in Mauritius in December
In December Mauritius averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with about 85 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is January (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 27°C); the wettest month is February.
- Average high
- 31°C
- 88°F
- Average low
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Precipitation
- 85 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization (Port Louis station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Mauritius in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Mauritius?
- December is one of the weakest months in Mauritius. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Mauritius overall (9 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and festive atmosphere. The main downside: High prices and humid weather.
- What is the weather like in Mauritius in December?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 23°C. Expect about 85 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Hot, humid and rainy at times. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 27°C).
- Is Mauritius crowded in December?
- Crowds are high. Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Mauritius in December?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 ($$$$$). Peak pricing for hotels and flights. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (December ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
Still going to Mauritius in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — high prices and humid weather.
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