Mauritius in March
Hot, with cyclone risk
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a below-average month in Mauritius.
March brings warm sea and the Maha Shivaratri pilgrimage to Grand Bassin, usually in February or March.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–32°C
- Hot, humid and often wet.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Warm sea and quiet beaches.
–Rain and cyclone risk.
My tip for March
Check the Maha Shivaratri dates if you want to see the pilgrimage.
- Maha Shivaratri
- Lagoon swimming
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Mauritius, 10th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Mauritius in March
- Cyclone season
- The highest risk is between January and March; take flexible bookings.
- Maha Shivaratri
- A major Hindu pilgrimage to Grand Bassin; dates follow the lunar calendar.
November–April
February or March
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Months I'd choose over March
Weather
Weather in Mauritius in March
In March Mauritius averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 83 mm of rain or snow over 8 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
- 32°C
- 90°F
- Average low
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Wet days
- 8
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization (Port Louis station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Mauritius in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Mauritius?
- March is a below-average month in Mauritius. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Mauritius overall (10 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and quiet beaches. The main downside: Rain and cyclone risk.
- What is the weather like in Mauritius in March?
- Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 83 mm of rain or snow over roughly 8 wet days. Hot, humid and often wet. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 27°C).
- Is Mauritius crowded in March?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Mauritius in March?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. 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 (March ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
Still going to Mauritius in March?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — rain and cyclone risk.
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