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When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
In general the best time to visit Mauritius is probably December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, March, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in December and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is February, March, April with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Mauritius in different months
This is the average weather in Mauritius for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +26°C during May.
In January, February, March, April, December the weather is average. Expect around 124 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 194 mm in January.
Climate in Mauritius
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Mauritius for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°C | +32°C | +34°C | +34°C | +31°C | +30°C | +31°C | +30°C | +29°C | +31°C | +31°C | +32°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +27°C | +26°C | +24°C | +23°C | +23°C | +24°C | +25°C | +26°C | +28°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +22°C | +20°C | +19°C | +16°C | +16°C | +16°C | +15°C | +16°C | +17°C | +18°C | +19°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +29°C | +30°C | +28°C | +28°C | +27°C | +25°C | +25°C | +24°C | +25°C | +26°C | +28°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 81 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 79 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 194 | 179 | 134 | 81 | 41 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 46 | 111 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 24 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Mauritius during the whole year:
The hottest month in Mauritius is December with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +20°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Mauritius during the whole year:
Mauritius achieves its warmest water temperature in March, where the average sea temperature goes up to +28°C. Coldest water temperature is in September with +23°C in average.
When can you swim in Mauritius?
You can swim in Mauritius from January to December:
- In February - March the water is very warm (28°C);
- In January - June the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In July - November the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Mauritius looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Mauritius is February with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 76%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Mauritius during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 41 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 26 rainy days and 194 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mauritius:
What is the hottest month in Mauritius?
The hottest month in Mauritius is December with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Mauritius?
The coldest month in Mauritius is July with minimum temperatures of +20°C.
Is Mauritius worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Mauritius could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Mauritius?
if you're looking to visit Mauritius when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, February, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 23 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Mauritius
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mauritius, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.