Best time to visit Mauritius.
Find the season that fits your kind of island days.
Start with the season.
Mauritius has a warmer, humid summer from November to April and a cooler, drier winter from June to September. May and October are transition months.
For dates with lower island-wide average rainfall, compare September, October and November. Your coast and the conditions during your stay still matter.
Compare the months
Your month, at a glance.
Mauritius in January.
The warmer, humid season.
November to April forms the warmer, humid part of the climate year. Keep weather-dependent outings flexible and check current forecasts closer to departure.
Keep a flexible day in mind1991–2020 monthly climate normal
Mauritius in February.
The warmer, humid season.
November to April forms the warmer, humid part of the climate year. Keep weather-dependent outings flexible and check current forecasts closer to departure.
Keep a flexible day in mind1991–2020 monthly climate normal
Mauritius in March.
The warmer, humid season.
November to April forms the warmer, humid part of the climate year. Keep weather-dependent outings flexible and check current forecasts closer to departure.
Keep a flexible day in mind1991–2020 monthly climate normal
Mauritius in April.
The warmer, humid season.
November to April forms the warmer, humid part of the climate year. Keep weather-dependent outings flexible and check current forecasts closer to departure.
Keep a flexible day in mind1991–2020 monthly climate normal
Mauritius in May.
A transition month.
May and October sit between the main seasons. Use the monthly pattern to compare dates, then look at the coast and activities you have in mind.
Keep a flexible day in mind1991–2020 monthly climate normal
Mauritius in June.
The cooler, drier season.
June to September forms the cooler, drier part of the climate year. Compare your intended coast with any inland outings when deciding what to pack and how to plan your days.
Keep a flexible day in mind1991–2020 monthly climate normal
Mauritius in July.
The cooler, drier season.
June to September forms the cooler, drier part of the climate year. Compare your intended coast with any inland outings when deciding what to pack and how to plan your days.
Keep a flexible day in mind1991–2020 monthly climate normal
Mauritius in August.
The cooler, drier season.
June to September forms the cooler, drier part of the climate year. Compare your intended coast with any inland outings when deciding what to pack and how to plan your days.
Keep a flexible day in mind1991–2020 monthly climate normal
Mauritius in September.
The cooler, drier season.
June to September forms the cooler, drier part of the climate year. Compare your intended coast with any inland outings when deciding what to pack and how to plan your days.
Keep a flexible day in mind1991–2020 monthly climate normal
Mauritius in October.
A transition month.
May and October sit between the main seasons. Use the monthly pattern to compare dates, then look at the coast and activities you have in mind.
Keep a flexible day in mind1991–2020 monthly climate normal
Mauritius in November.
The warmer, humid season.
November to April forms the warmer, humid part of the climate year. Keep weather-dependent outings flexible and check current forecasts closer to departure.
Keep a flexible day in mind1991–2020 monthly climate normal
Mauritius in December.
The warmer, humid season.
November to April forms the warmer, humid part of the climate year. Keep weather-dependent outings flexible and check current forecasts closer to departure.
Keep a flexible day in mind1991–2020 monthly climate normal
Climate averages describe long-term patterns, not a forecast. Rainfall varies across the island and from year to year.
How rainfall changes through the year
Monthly island averages in millimetres, from Mauritius Meteorological Services.
View the monthly rainfall figures
| Month | Rainfall in mm |
|---|---|
| January | 280 |
| February | 322 |
| March | 294 |
| April | 206 |
| May | 149 |
| June | 118 |
| July | 132 |
| August | 108 |
| September | 87 |
| October | 75 |
| November | 85 |
| December | 164 |
Source Mauritius Meteorological Services. Reference period 1991–2020.
Put your dates into context.
Sources and guide notes
Sources consulted on 4 October 2026. Practical arrangements can change. Itinerary suggestions are our editorial planning ideas.
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