Mauritius, MauritiusQuick decision
When to visit Mauritius?
🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
63°F–73°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 70°F | 79°F | 86% | 0.3in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 70°F | 79°F | 90% | 0.3in | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 70°F | 79°F | 83% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 68°F | 77°F | 80% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 64°F | 73°F | 62% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 63°F | 70°F | 64% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 61°F | 68°F | 69% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 61°F | 68°F | 58% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 61°F | 70°F | 58% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 63°F | 73°F | 63% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 64°F | 75°F | 68% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 68°F | 77°F | 79% | 0.3in | 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°F, 75% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 20°F, 64% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°F, 63% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 26°F, 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°F.
February is the wettest month with 90% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 23°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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