Best Time to Visit Mauritius
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Mauritius.
Mauritius does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around February (26.3°C / 79.3°F) and September (62 mm / 2.4 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers May–November, while the wetter half runs through December–April. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 20.6°C / 69.1°F in July to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in February, and monthly rainfall from 62 mm / 2.4 in (September) to 249 mm / 9.8 in (January). Mauritius's climate is broadly tropical. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Mauritius can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 21.5°C70.7°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| August | 20.8°C69.4°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| October | 22.8°C73°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
No month in Mauritius fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
Mauritius doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on September (driest, ~62 mm / 2.4 in) and February (warmest, 26.3°C / 79.3°F). Regional variation within Mauritius can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Mauritius?
The rainy season in Mauritius runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 120 mm / 4.7 in. The wettest single month is January, averaging 249 mm / 9.8 in.
What is the dry season in Mauritius?
The drier half of the year in Mauritius covers May–November, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 120 mm / 4.7 in. The driest single month is September with about 62 mm / 2.4 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Mauritius?
The least comfortable months for travel in Mauritius — based on our climate data — are January, February, March, June, July, August, September. These are Mauritius's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 249 mm / 9.8 in in January, and temperatures bottom out at 20.6°C / 69.1°F in July.
Is there a shoulder season in Mauritius?
Shoulder-season months in Mauritius — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include May, June, July, August, September, October, November. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.