When is the best time to visit Mauritius?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Flic en Flac: September & October; Grand Baie: September & October; Le Morne Brabant: September & October; Rodrigues: November & December; Trou aux Biches: September & October.

Which month is best overall in Mauritius?

Averaged across our 5 destinations in Mauritius, the strongest months are September, August, October. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

How are the Mauritius travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Mauritius: Weather by Month

01 · Mauritius

About Mauritius

Mauritius is a volcanic Indian Ocean island ringed by coral reefs, with a green interior of sugar cane, waterfalls and mountains. Port Louis holds the busy market and waterfront, Le Morne and the Black River Gorges show the wilder south and west, and Grand Baie and the east coast hold the resort beaches. The cooler, drier months from May to early December are the most comfortable for both coast and hiking; the summer months bring heat, humidity and the risk of cyclones.

Did you know?

Mauritius was the only known home of the dodo, which went extinct within a century of European settlement.
The island is a volcanic plateau ringed by one of the world's largest continuous coral reefs.
Mauritian cooking blends Indian, African, Chinese and European traditions in its markets and homes.

Weather

Mauritius: weather by month

Warmest month: February (28°C). Wettest: April (136 mm). Best overall score: September (9.0/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	27°C	128 mm	31	5.1/10
February	28°C	89 mm	28	5.7/10
March	28°C	101 mm	28	5.4/10
April	27°C	136 mm	18	4.6/10
May	26°C	51 mm	16	6.8/10
June	24°C	32 mm	12	7.7/10
July	23°C	20 mm	14	8.3/10
August	23°C	30 mm	19	8.9/10
September	23°C	17 mm	26	9.0/10
October	24°C	18 mm	31	8.7/10
November	26°C	43 mm	30	7.8/10
December	27°C	55 mm	31	7.0/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: The strongest months are September, August, October: September peaks at 9.0/10, while April drops to 4.6/10.
02Weather & what to pack: 23°C and 17 mm of rain shape a typical September here. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: Book early for August, the busiest stretch; October is the value window at 8.7/10.

Things to do in Mauritius

Mauritius. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Mauritius?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Flic en Flac: September & October; Grand Baie: September & October; Le Morne Brabant: September & October; Rodrigues: November & December; Trou aux Biches: September & October.
Which month is best overall in Mauritius?: Averaged across our 5 destinations in Mauritius, the strongest months are September, August, October. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Mauritius does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 5 destinations in Mauritius: Flic en Flac, Grand Baie, Le Morne Brabant, Rodrigues, Trou aux Biches.
How are the Mauritius travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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