Best Time to Visit Mauritius: Month by Month

When is the best time to visit Mauritius?

Each month is rated here by its island-wide rain, from the weather service's 1991–2020 normals,^{Source [1]} and by whether it falls in the cyclone window. The UK government says that window usually runs from November to May.^{Source [2]}

What is the weather like in Mauritius month by month?

The island-mean temperature is 24.7 °C in summer and 20.4 °C in winter, only 4.3 °C apart. January and February are the warmest months, with an average day maximum of 29.2 °C, and July and August the coolest.^{Source [3]}

The weather service calls November to April the warm humid summer and June to September the relatively cool dry winter, with May and October as transition months.^{Source [3]} For its seasonal outlook it counts winter as 1 May to 31 October, with persistent trade winds.^{Source [4]}

Each column is one weather station that the service treats as representative of its region: Medine in the west,^{Source [5]} Pamplemousses in the north,^{Source [6]} Fuel in the east,^{Source [7]} Plaisance in the south^{Source [8]} and Vacoas on the Central Plateau.^{Source [9]} The figures are long-term means for 1971–2000.

Daily high and low temperature, °C

The colour follows the figure shown: the warmer, the darker.

Rain per month in mm, with days of more than 1 mm in brackets

The colour follows the figure shown: the more rain, the darker.

What is the rainy season in Mauritius?

Most rain falls in the summer months, November to April, though the weather service says there is no marked rainy season. February and March are the wettest months.^{Source [3]}

Which side of the island stays dry?

The west. At Medine, the west station, rain is the lowest of the five stations in every month of the 1971–2000 means. The monthly means add up to roughly 780 mm a year at Medine and about 2,000 mm at Fuel in the east and Vacoas on the Central Plateau.^{Source [5]}

Showers pass quickly. The tourism board describes a daily microclimate in which rain usually passes fast and overcast skies soon turn to sunshine.^{Source [10]}

When is cyclone season in Mauritius?

Sources give three different windows, and January to March falls inside all of them.

What a warning means for you

The weather service warns in four classes, set by when gusts of 120 km/h are expected.^{Source [13]}

At Class III the service's precautions say to secure vehicles and avoid going outside, and to stay in your shelter until the authorities give the all-clear.^{Source [14]}

During a cyclone you are not allowed to leave your accommodation, and car insurance policies often become invalid, says the UK government. Some areas are also prone to landslides, especially during cyclones and torrential rain.^{Source [2]}

Heavy rain has its own warning. It applies when 100 mm has accumulated in a region, or is likely to within the hour, and the rain is expected to continue. Bulletins go out on MBC and private radio stations.^{Source [15]}

What is the water temperature in Mauritius?

The tourism board gives the coastal water and daytime air these ranges, with summer running from November to April and winter from May to October.^{Source [10]}

Other references put the top of the range lower. Wikipedia gives 22–27 °C for the lagoon,^{Source [12]} and a sea-temperature website gives 26–29 °C from November to April and 22–25 °C from May to October.^{Source [17]}

Beaches, wind and wildlife

The tourism board says the west-coast beaches are more sheltered from the wind.^{Source [10]}

Kitesurfing season runs from April to November. The breeze picks up in winter, especially on the east and south coasts, and July and August are the windiest months. The tourism board calls Le Morne the most popular spot to kitesurf.^{Source [10]}

At the weather service's Medine station, mean wind speed is 17.1 km/h in August against 7.6 km/h in November, December, January and March.^{Source [5]}

Humpback whales migrate through from July to November, especially along the west coast.^{Source [18]} Bottlenose and spinner dolphins are also seen on the west coast, and you must travel with a licensed dolphin-watching provider.^{Source [19]}

Which are the busiest and quietest months?

December is the busiest month in both years. The 2025 column is provisional, and the counts include arrivals by air and sea.^{Source [21]}

October is the second busiest month in both years, while June and September are in the low group in both. The lowest single month was June in 2024 and February in 2025.

The tourism board says many guests come for a tropical Christmas and New Year, that Diwali falls in November and that Holi falls in February or March.^{Source [10]}

What should you know before driving a hire car in Mauritius?

Traffic keeps left, accidents are common, motorbikes are slow and often have no headlights at night, and some roads are narrow without pavements, according to the UK government.^{Source [2]} Hire companies often ask for a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and an International Driving Permit. The driving guide for Mauritius covers licences and road rules.

Cars at Mauritius Airport

Prices checked 26 October 2026

Nissan March

2022 · Automatic · 5 seats

No depositUnlimited km

$31.43per day · $220 for 7 days

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Renault Kwid

2020 · Automatic · 5 seats

No depositFree cancellationUnlimited km

$31.43per day · $220 for 7 days

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Kia Picanto GT Line

2021 · Automatic · 5 seats

No depositUnlimited km

$33.67per day · $236 for 7 days

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According to Autalo's daily price check of 108 rental offers at Mauritius Airport on 26 October 2026, a 7-day rental starts at $31.43 per day, and a typical car costs about $50.50 per day. 99% of these offers are automatic and 88% need no deposit.

Car hire price by month

The chart shows the daily hire price by month for Port Louis, to set beside the weather when you pick your dates.