Mauritius Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Mauritius, MU, Africa)

Its location in the south-west Indian Ocean means that Mauritius enjoys a tropical climate all year round. The weather is warm and sunny throughout the year, although temperatures tend to be slightly cooler in the winter than in the summer.

For this reason, many visitors choose to holiday here during the winter, to escape extremes of heat and to enjoy a drier climate during their stay.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Summer in Mauritius runs from November through to April. During this time, temperatures average around 30°C / 86°F on the coast, although it's usually cooler on higher ground at around 25°C / 78°F. Rain can be fairly heavy from January to March. In addition, tropical cyclones occur during the summer. Whilst these can sometimes be quite severe, most of the time cyclones bring only a few days of windy and rainy weather.

The winter months extend from May to October. Average daytime temperatures range from 22°C / 72°F on the coast to 16°C / 61°F on high ground. There's generally not much rain in the wintertime, particularly if you're visiting the west and north of the island.

Mauritius Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	29°C / 84°F	22°C / 72°F
February	29°C / 84°F	22°C / 72°F
March	29°C / 84°F	22°C / 72°F
April	28°C / 82°F	21°C / 70°F
May	26°C / 79°F	20°C / 68°F
June	25°C / 77°F	18°C / 64°F
July	24°C / 75°F	17°C / 63°F
August	24°C / 75°F	17°C / 63°F
September	25°C / 77°F	18°C / 64°F
October	26°C / 79°F	18°C / 64°F
November	27°C / 81°F	20°C / 68°F
December	29°C / 84°F	21°C / 70°F

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