A question that comes up very often.
Yes, you’re planning to go on holiday to Mauritius and, given the price of the plane ticket, you’d like to spend a nice holiday in the sun.
I’d say it all depends on what you’re looking for. Generally speaking, for those who are looking for sunshine, muy caliente temperatures, and where you can swim in the sea, it will definitely be summer in Mauritius, i.e. November, December. Note that it will be very hot during the day, so beware of sensitive skin. January and February are cyclone season, which can sometimes be accompanied by heavy rain, which is not ideal for visiting this beautiful island. If you’re lucky, there may not be any showers, but nothing is certain. On the other hand, July/August will be winter in Mauritius, so 20-25 degrees during the day (on the coast) and the water will be fairly cool.
Month-by-month description:
- January: to be avoided as this is the height of the rainy and cyclonic season. It’s also possible that there will be little rain and no cyclones, but it’s up to you.
- February: same as January.
- March: mixed. I’m updating my review of March after the rainy month of March 2023. It’s the end of the cyclone season, but you can still expect days of heavy rain. It’s still very hot.
- April: better than March, this is a good time to come. Temperatures are milder than in December/January, but the weather is still fine. There’s no need to worry about swimming in the sea.
- May: it’s getting a bit cooler but it’s still a good month to come and enjoy our pebble lost in the Indian Ocean. Bring a jumper and trousers for the evening (especially if you’re going to the centre of the island).
- June: winter begins to set in and temperatures drop. Temperatures remain very mild compared with the European winter: 20-25 degrees. Rest assured, during the day, it is quite hot when the sun is out.
- July – August: it’s winter in Mauritius. The water is cooler and Mauritians don’t go swimming at this time of year. You’ll have the beach to yourself. Trousers and a jacket are required in the evening. During the day, the weather is nice and warm.
- September: it’s the end of winter and the sea is gradually warming up.
- October: the weather is fine again (it’s always fine, but it’s starting to get above 25 degrees again).
- November: summer is in full swing, and sweet exotic fruits are appearing on the shelves: lychees, pineapples, watermelons… And yes, the water is warm now, so you won’t have any hesitation about getting in the water, folks.
- December: perhaps the best month of the year. It’s sunny, it’s warm, and you’ll find plenty of lychees and watermelons. Beware of mosquitoes.
Quick summary
October, November, December, April: it’s the best!
What I can tell you in any case is that the best time to discover our little pebble lost in the ocean, if at least you want to be warm and can stand the humidity, is during the summer, in November and December.
Note that it’s very humid in Mauritius, which can lead to frizz.
In April/May, the temperatures are milder, so you won’t feel so damp.
For those who are afraid of the heat and mosquitoes, like my mum, come in winter, from June to August. Even if the weather is a lottery, it will still be warmer than in mainland France. One thing’s for sure, it’s often very sunny in the morning and often gets worse in the afternoon.
Bonus
In the meantime, I’ll give you a sneak preview of the weather from this beautiful island:
→ Read my article on the cyclone period in Mauritius, in which I explain the different cyclone warning levels, useful links to get all the information on weather trends, working conditions in cyclone weather, etc.
