Mauritius
A lagoon inside a reef so calm the children can swim anywhere, with mountains behind and Creole food that borrows from three continents.
The best time to visit Mauritius is Sep–Dec, Apr–Jun, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F). Local time there is 13:36 (UTC+4).
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In season
The year at a glance
April · high 27°C · rain 221mm · 11.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Plaine Magnien, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 246mm9.7in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| February | 27°C81°F | 209mm8.2in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| March | 28°C82°F | 213mm8.4in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| April | 27°C80°F | 221mm8.7in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 25°C77°F | 123mm4.8in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 23°C74°F | 127mm5.0in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 23°C73°F | 145mm5.7in | 11.0h11.0h | |
| August | 23°C73°F | 114mm4.5in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| September | 23°C73°F | 115mm4.5in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 25°C76°F | 87mm3.4in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 26°C79°F | 104mm4.1in | 13.1h13.1h | in the recommended window |
| December | 27°C81°F | 184mm7.2in | 13.4h13.4h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- MURMauritian rupee
- Language
- English, French
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
The best time to visit Mauritius is Sep–Dec, Apr–Jun, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F).
How warm does Mauritius get?
Typical daytime highs in Mauritius are Mar–May 27°C (80°F), Jun–Aug 23°C (73°F), Sep–Nov 25°C (76°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (82°F).
Is Mauritius expensive?
On the ground, Mauritius is steep.
What sort of trip is Mauritius good for?
Mauritius is good for beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, nature and scenery, food and drink.
How rainy is Mauritius?
The wettest month in Mauritius is January at 246mm (9.7in), the driest October at 87mm (3.4in), with a monthly average of 157mm (6.2in).
What plug do I need for Mauritius?
Mauritius uses type C, G sockets at 230 V.
