When is the best time to visit Mauritius?

The best months to visit Mauritius are May, June, July, August, September, October. May–October: Mauritius's dry, cooler season — perfect for snorkeling, hiking and luxury resorts without cyclone risk.

What months should I avoid in Mauritius?

We recommend avoiding January, February, March in Mauritius due to unfavourable weather or peak crowds.

Is Mauritius expensive to visit?

Mauritius is considered a expensive destination. Daily costs vary by travel style — use our budget calculator for a personalised estimate.

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Best Time to Visit Mauritius

Africa· Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices

WeatherWarm & tropical

Temperature20–32°C

CrowdsMedium

PricesExpensive

Month by month

When to go

Best Good Avoid

JanAvoid

FebAvoid

MarAvoid

AprGood

MayBest

JunBest

JulBest

AugBest

SepBest

OctBest

NovGood

DecGood

Best months

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober

Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.

Also good

AprilNovemberDecember

Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.

Months to avoid

JanuaryFebruaryMarch

Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.

Expert tip

May–October: Mauritius's dry, cooler season — perfect for snorkeling, hiking and luxury resorts without cyclone risk.

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