Mauritius timing
Best time to visit Mauritius
There's no bad month in Mauritius, only better and worse coasts for the month you pick. This is how we choose dates and bases for clients.
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
The short answer
March–April and August–October are our own favourite windows: comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds and better villa rates. November–February is hot with the warmest lagoon water. May–July is cooler and breezier with the best value of the year.
Season by season
| Season | Months | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | Nov – Feb | Hot summer, lagoon at its warmest. |
| Shoulder | Mar – Apr · Aug – Oct | Perfect balance — our own favourite window. |
| Low | May – Jul | Cooler, breezier, best villa value. |
Month by month
- January–February — hottest and wettest, cyclone season peak, warmest lagoon.
- March–April — our favourite: warm sea, calmer weather, easing crowds.
- May–June — cooler, breezier, best value; the east is windier.
- July–August — the coolest months, excellent for hiking and kitesurfing at Le Morne.
- September–October — warming up, dry, quiet, superb all-round.
- November–December — hot again, festive demand rising into Christmas.
Wind and coast
The south-east trade winds are strongest from May to September, which makes the east and south-east breezier and the north and west calmer. If you're travelling mid-year and want still water, we'll base you north or west; if you're coming to kitesurf, Le Morne is exactly where you want to be.
Cyclone season
The official cyclone window runs from November to April, with most activity in January and February. Direct hits are infrequent, but if you travel in that window we build a little flexibility into boat days and outdoor excursions.
Frequently asked questions
January and February, the height of the hot season. Rain often comes as heavy but short showers.
Ready when you are
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