Mauritius in May
Dry season begins
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
May is a reasonable month in Mauritius — with trade-offs.
May marks the start of the drier season, with comfortable temperatures and clearer skies.
May in detail
What May actually feels like
- Weather
- 22–29°C
- Warm, drier and comfortable.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Warm days and lower humidity.
–Occasional showers.
My tip for May
Book accommodation ahead for school holiday periods.
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Boat trips
How May compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Mauritius, 6th for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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Weather
Weather in Mauritius in May
In May Mauritius averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with about 48 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is January (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 27°C); the wettest month is February.
- Average high
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization (Port Louis station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Mauritius in May: the questions people ask
- Is May a good time to visit Mauritius?
- May is a reasonable month in Mauritius — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Mauritius overall (6 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Warm days and lower humidity. The main downside: Occasional showers.
- What is the weather like in Mauritius in May?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 22°C. Expect about 48 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Warm, drier and comfortable. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 27°C).
- Is Mauritius crowded in May?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Mauritius in May?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. 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 (May ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.