Best Time to visit Mauritius
Being in the Southern hemisphere means that the warmest months in Mauritius, are between
November and April. The coastal regions will have day-time temperatures around 30 to 32 degrees
but in Chamarel however, it is cooler by 3 or 4 degrees, due to the altitude (approximately 260m).
This means that you can have some respite from the heat. The sea remains balmy all year round.
In summer it will oscillate between 26 and 29 degrees. In winter it will be about 3 degrees cooler,
so a still pleasant 23 to 26 degrees.
Summer is also the cyclonic season. Many years can pass without the island being very affected
but a few days of rain can be the result of one passing in the distance. Everyone seems to
transform into a weather specialist and fridges are stocked till the door can barely close. Mauritians
mostly relish this moment of anticipation before a cyclone, safe in the knowledge that the vast
majority of buildings on the island are designed to withstand this natural phenomenon.
The winter months are cooler and drier but still remain very pleasant, with average temperatures
oscillating between 20 and 23 degrees.
There are a multitude of religious festivals throughout the year, the most popular of which is Maha
Shivatri. Hindu pilgrims flock from all over the island, some bearing huge floats, to Grand Bassin.
Cavadee is also a spectacular religious festival, celebrated by hindus of Tamil origin. Some
participants pierce their bodies and carry wooden structures called kavadis. Both Maha Shivatri
and Cavadee are celebrated in February.
| Best Time | Month – Period |
| For Good weather | Oct to May |
| For Hiking | April to Nov |
| For Kitesurf & Surf | April to Nov |
| For Golf | May to Nov |
| For Bird Watching | Dec to March |
| For Deep Sea Fishing | April to Nov |
| For Night Life | Dec to April |
Being in the Southern hemisphere means that the warmest months in Mauritius, are between
November and April. The coastal regions will have day-time temperatures around 30 to 32 degrees
but in Chamarel however, it is cooler by 3 or 4 degrees, due to the altitude (approximately 260m).
This means that you can have some respite from the heat. The sea remains balmy all year round.
In summer it will oscillate between 26 and 29 degrees. In winter it will be about 3 degrees cooler,
so a still pleasant 23 to 26 degrees.
Summer is also the cyclonic season. Many years can pass without the island being very affected
but a few days of rain can be the result of one passing in the distance. Everyone seems to
transform into a weather specialist and fridges are stocked till the door can barely close. Mauritians
mostly relish this moment of anticipation before a cyclone, safe in the knowledge that the vast
majority of buildings on the island are designed to withstand this natural phenomenon.
The winter months are cooler and drier but still remain very pleasant, with average temperatures
oscillating between 20 and 23 degrees.
There are a multitude of religious festivals throughout the year, the most popular of which is Maha
Shivatri. Hindu pilgrims flock from all over the island, some bearing huge floats, to Grand Bassin.
Cavadee is also a spectacular religious festival, celebrated by hindus of Tamil origin. Some
participants pierce their bodies and carry wooden structures called kavadis. Both Maha Shivatri
and Cavadee are celebrated in February.