Mauritius in October
Warm and calm
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is the best month to visit Mauritius.
October is warm and calm, with comfortable temperatures and sea.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–29°C
- Warm, dry and sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Warm sea and quiet beaches.
–Prices start to rise.
My tip for October
Book ahead for the late-year holidays.
- Beaches
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Mauritius, 1st for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
See all twelve months for MauritiusAlso good in October
Weather
Weather in Mauritius in October
In October Mauritius averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 15 mm of rain or snow over 3 wet days. The warmest month is January (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 27°C); the wettest month is February.
- Average high
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- Wet days
- 3
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization (Port Louis station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Mauritius in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Mauritius?
- October is the best month to visit Mauritius. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Mauritius overall (1 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and quiet beaches. The main downside: Prices start to rise.
- What is the weather like in Mauritius in October?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 15 mm of rain or snow over roughly 3 wet days. Warm, dry and sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 27°C).
- Is Mauritius crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Mauritius in October?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). 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 (this month). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
Ready to book October in Mauritius?
Warm sea and quiet beaches.
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