Weather
Weather in Mauritius by month
The best time to visit is June–October, with average highs of 23–25°C and moderate rain. January is the warmest month (about 28°C by day) and July the coolest (21°C at night); January is the wettest (around 126 mm of rain) and August the driest.
Mauritius weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun★ | Jul★ | Aug★ | Sept★ | Oct★ | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 28° 26° | 28° 26° | 28° 26° | 27° 25° | 26° 24° | 24° 22° | 24° 21° | 23° 21° | 24° 21° | 25° 22° | 26° 23° | 28° 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 126 | 113 | 124 | 79 | 47 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 48 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Mauritius month by month
January
28°/ 26°Warm
126 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Warm and wet: around 28°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 126 mm of rain.
February
28°/ 26°Warm
113 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Warm and wet: around 28°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 113 mm of rain.
March
28°/ 26°Warm
124 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Warm and wet: around 28°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 124 mm of rain.
April
27°/ 25°Warm
79 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 27°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 79 mm of rain.
May
26°/ 24°Warm
47 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 26°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 47 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
24°/ 22°Warm
32 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 24°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 32 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
July
24°/ 21°Warm
28 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 24°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 28 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
August
23°/ 21°Mild
26 mm · fairly dryPack: Light layers and a light jacket
Good trips this month
Mild and fairly dry: around 23°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 26 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
September
24°/ 21°Warm
29 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 24°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 29 mm of rain.
- ★ Best timeThis month
October
25°/ 22°Warm
31 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 25°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 31 mm of rain.
November
26°/ 23°Warm
34 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 26°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 34 mm of rain.
December
28°/ 25°Warm
48 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 48 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Mauritius
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
What's the weather like in Mauritius in October?
Warm and fairly dry: around 25°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 31 mm of rain. Pack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings. October is one of the best months to visit.
When is the best time for boat trips in Mauritius?
June–October: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for beaches and water sports in Mauritius?
June–July and September–October: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Mauritius?
January: average highs of about 28°C and lows of 26°C.
Which month has the most rain in Mauritius?
How cold does Mauritius get?
In July, the coolest month, days average 24°C and nights 21°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Mauritius Boat Tours