Mauritius, MauritiusQuick decision
When to visit Mauritius?
🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–23°C in October
🌧 Least rain
63% rainy days in October
🌧 Wettest month
February (90%)
📅 Best score
7.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Beach & LagoonJuly–August — Belle Mare, Le Morne, Flic en Flac.
Diving & SnorkellingOctober-January — best visibility, living coral.
Dolphins & WhalesJuly–September — spinner dolphins off the west coast.
FamilyJuly — gentle trade winds, calm sea, family resorts.
HikingJune–September — Gorges national park, Grand Bassin plateau.
Monthly climate data
Mauritius weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 21°C | 26°C | 86% | 8.8 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 21°C | 26°C | 90% | 8.4 | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 21°C | 26°C | 83% | 5.9 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 20°C | 25°C | 80% | 5.3 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 18°C | 23°C | 62% | 3.2 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 17°C | 21°C | 64% | 3.2 | 9.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 16°C | 20°C | 69% | 3.3 | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 16°C | 20°C | 58% | 2.5 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 16°C | 21°C | 58% | 2.3 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 17°C | 23°C | 63% | 2.8 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 18°C | 24°C | 68% | 4.0 | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 20°C | 25°C | 79% | 6.5 | 12.1h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 25°C, 75% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 20°C, 64% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°C, 63% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 26°C, 85% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
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FAQ
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October is ideal with 63% rainy days and 23°C.
February is the wettest month with 90% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 23°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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