Mauritius enjoys a relatively mild climate. Though temperatures are rather moderate throughout the year with occasional rainfall, the most pleasant times to visit the island are between the months of April and June and between September and December.
As Mauritius is located in the southern hemisphere, the summer and winter months are opposite to seasons in Europe.
Seasons
Summer: November to April
The weather is hot and humid with peaks in temperatures occuring in the months of December, January and February which implies that you can celebrate Christmas and New Year under the stars. Rainfall is abundant, especially on the central plateau.
The highest rainfall normally occurs in the months of February and March. Daylight lasts between 05 h30 and 19 h 00. This is the best time for scuba diving (December to March) and for deep sea fishing (October to April).
The cyclonic season extends from November to April. Most of the time, the cyclones manage to Miss Mauritius because of the small size of the island. However, if they come close enough, the bad weather may affect the vegetation and certain wooden buildings. Please rest assured that beach resorts have been constructed in such a way as to resist the strong winds.
Winter: May to October
The temperature is cooler. During this season, the prevailing winds blow over the island from the East and South-East. The lowest temperatures are felt in August(20°C on the coast). The day lasts between 06 h 45 and 17 h 45. This is the best season for surfing (June to August).
On the central plateau, which is at 600 meters above sea level, the average day temperature is between 20°C in August and 26°C in February. On the coast, the temperatures are higher by about 3 to 5 degrees. The northern and the western parts of the island are warmer and drier than the Eastern and the Southern part of the island
