Climate guide for Flic en Flac, Mauritius

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About Flic en Flac

Flic en Flac stretches along Mauritius's west coast, where a long white beach and the reef beyond it make the village a base for snorkelling, diving and sunsets. Dolphins are often seen off Tamarin to the south, and the Casela nature park and the Black River Gorges lie inland in the hills. Port Louis and its markets are a short drive north. The driest, coolest months run from May to November; December to April is hotter and wetter, though the west stays drier than the east.

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Travel Tips

01Water Shoes for Coral Reef
Wear protective reef water shoes when wading into Flic en Flac lagoon to protect against sea urchins.
02Dolphin Watching at Tamarin Bay
Take an early 06:30 AM boat trip from Flic en Flac to nearby Tamarin Bay to swim alongside wild dolphins.
03Sunday Sunset Beach Picnic
Join local Mauritian families on Sunday evenings along Flic en Flac beach for street food snacks and Sega music.

Things to do in Flic en Flac

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

When to visit Flic en Flac: the short answer

The best time to visit Flic en Flac is September, followed by October, November. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: September averages 23°C with 19 mm of rain and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are April, May. If budget matters more than perfect weather, June is the strongest of the low-rate months at 8.3/10.

Across the year Flic en Flac swings from 22°C in August to 27°C in February, a 5-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 19 mm in September to 144 mm in April. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Flic en Flac is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.6 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: February (27°C). Coolest: August (22°C). Driest: September (19 mm). Wettest: April (144 mm).

Flic en Flac month by month

January in Flic en Flac — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

January averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 118 mm — wet for this destination — but about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? September scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Flic en Flac — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)

Best window · 8.6/10

February averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 91 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight.

A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Flic en Flac (6th of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

March ranks 7th of 12 for Flic en Flac — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.5/10

Days in March average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 77% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 98 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Flic en Flac at 8.5/10 (7th of 12), just behind September at 9.8/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

April in Flic en Flac: strong conditions, 12th of 12

Good · 7.2/10

April averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 144 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? September scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Flic en Flac: strong conditions, 11th of 12

Good · 8.2/10

With 25°C (77°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

Budget for roughly 63 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Flic en Flac — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

June in Flic en Flac: strong conditions, 10th of 12

Good · 8.3/10

June averages 24°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 daylight hours.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

Flexible dates? September scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July is one of the strongest months in Flic en Flac (8th)

Best window · 8.5/10

July averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 23 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 daylight hours.

A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Flic en Flac (8th of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

August ranks 5th of 12 for Flic en Flac — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.1/10

With 22°C (72°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 31 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Flic en Flac at 9.1/10 (5th of 12), just behind September at 9.8/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

September: the best month of the year in Flic en Flac

Best window · 9.8/10

With 23°C (73°F) on average, September delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 19 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Flic en Flac at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in Flic en Flac — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.8/10

October averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 daylight hours.

A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Flic en Flac (2nd of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November ranks 3rd of 12 for Flic en Flac — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.6/10

November averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 daylight hours.

A 9.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Flic en Flac (3rd of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

December is one of the strongest months in Flic en Flac (4th)

Best window · 9.4/10

Days in December average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 74% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 55 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Flic en Flac at 9.4/10 (4th of 12), just behind September at 9.8/10.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Flic en Flac, Mauritius?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Flic en Flac are September, October, November, December, August. September is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Flic en Flac year-round?
Flic en Flac has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 22°C in August to 27°C in February, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.2 and 9.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Flic en Flac?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Flic en Flac are April (7.2/10), May (8.2/10), January (8.3/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Flic en Flac?
April is the wettest month in Flic en Flac, averaging about 144 mm of rainfall. September is the driest, at roughly 19 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Flic en Flac?
January sees the most sun in Flic en Flac, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Flic en Flac a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Flic en Flac is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (September, October, November, December, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Flic en Flac calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Flic en Flac: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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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