Best Time to Visit Mauritius
The best time to visit Mauritius is May to December, when the weather is dry and sunny. September to November is ideal for most travellers: warm days, calm seas and fewer crowds. January to March is the hot, wet season with a risk of cyclones.
Mauritius is in the Southern Hemisphere, so its seasons are the opposite of India's: winter is June to August and summer is November to April. Mauritius time is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India.
Mauritius weather by month
| Months | Weather | For travellers |
|---|---|---|
| January – March | Hot and humid, 27–31°C | Summer; cyclone risk and more rain |
| April – May | Warm, 24–29°C | Good; fewer crowds, Indian summer holidays begin |
| June – August | Cool and dry, 20–25°C | Winter; best for sightseeing and lower prices, cooler sea |
| September – November | Warm and dry, 22–28°C | One of the best times; calm seas and sunshine |
| December | Hot, 26–30°C | Festive season; busiest and most expensive, book early |
Best time for each kind of trip
- Honeymoon: September to December, or April to May (see Mauritius honeymoon packages)
- Families with school children: May–June and October (Diwali) holidays
- Lowest prices: June to September (see Mauritius trip cost)
- Beach and water sports: October to April, when the sea is warmest
Mauritius in December and January
December is warm and sunny, and Christmas and New Year make it the busiest and most expensive month; book at least 2 to 3 months ahead. January is hot with more rain and a chance of cyclones, but hotel prices drop after the first week. If you travel in January to March, keep a flexible day in your plan in case a tour is moved for weather.
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Which is the best month to visit Mauritius?
September, October and November are the best months for most travellers: dry, sunny and warm, with calm seas and lower prices than December.
Is it good to visit Mauritius in December?
Yes, the weather is hot and sunny, but it is the busiest and most expensive month. Book flights and hotels early.
When is cyclone season in Mauritius?
Roughly January to March. Most days are still fine, but a cyclone can disrupt tours and flights for a day or two.
What is the weather in Mauritius in June?
June is winter: dry and pleasant, about 20–25°C, cooler in the evenings. It is good for sightseeing, but the sea is cooler for swimming.
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