Best time to visit Mauritius

Seasons in Mauritius

• Dry season, May–Nov: Cooler, drier weather and the most reliable boat days around the island. In season: Grand Baie & the North, East coast (Belle Mare), West coast (Flic en Flac).
• Summer / cyclone watch, Dec–Apr: Hot and humid; cyclone systems are possible, especially January–March.

Peak, shoulder and off season in Mauritius

• Peak season, Jul–Aug, Oct, Dec: European summer holidays and year-end weeks; book catamarans early.
• Shoulder season, May–Jun, Sep, Nov: Excellent beach weather with calmer rates than peak weeks.
• Off season, Jan–Apr: Hotter months with cyclone risk and the softest resort prices.

Mauritius in January

Summer / cyclone watch · Off season

Warm and humid peak summer; cyclone systems possible — keep plans flexible.

Mauritius in February

Summer / cyclone watch · Off season

Still hot; seas can be lively. Good resort deals outside half-term weeks.

Mauritius in March

Summer / cyclone watch · Off season

Humidity eases late in the month; whales sometimes seen offshore.

Mauritius in April

Summer / cyclone watch · Off season

Shoulder into drier weather; pleasant for island drives.

Mauritius in May

Dry season · Shoulder season

Start of the best dry season for beaches and boat days.

In season: Grand Baie & the North, East coast (Belle Mare), West coast (Flic en Flac).

Mauritius in June

Dry season · Shoulder season

Dry, cooler evenings; excellent for first-timers from India.

In season: Grand Baie & the North, East coast (Belle Mare), West coast (Flic en Flac).

Mauritius in July

Dry season · Peak season

Peak dry season with European holidays — book popular catamarans early.

In season: Grand Baie & the North, East coast (Belle Mare), West coast (Flic en Flac).

Mauritius in August

Dry season · Peak season

Still excellent beach weather; slightly windier on the east.

In season: Grand Baie & the North, East coast (Belle Mare), West coast (Flic en Flac).

Mauritius in September

Dry season · Shoulder season

Dry and comfortable; a sweet spot for rates before year-end.

In season: Grand Baie & the North, East coast (Belle Mare), West coast (Flic en Flac).

Mauritius in October

Dry season · Peak season

Late dry season; warm seas and mostly stable boat days.

In season: Grand Baie & the North, East coast (Belle Mare), West coast (Flic en Flac).

Mauritius in November

Dry season · Shoulder season

Transition; occasional showers as humidity rises.

In season: Grand Baie & the North, East coast (Belle Mare), West coast (Flic en Flac).

Mauritius in December

Summer / cyclone watch · Peak season

Hotter and busier for Christmas week; book transfers early.