Mauritius is at its best from May to June and September to November.
It is busiest and priciest in October to December.
Expect the most rain in January to March.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Mauritius month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | 25° / 20°some rain, 88 mm | Peak | Dussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | 26° / 22°rainy spells, 119 mm | Peak | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 27° / 23°wet, 169 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 28° / 24°very wet, 253 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 28° / 24°wet, 217 mm | Off-season | Cyclone season peaks from January to March: heavy rain, rough seas and occasional... |
| March 2027 | 28° / 24°wet, 194 mm | Off-season | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | 27° / 23°wet, 206 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027Best weather | 25° / 22°rainy spells, 149 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027Best weather | 24° / 20°rainy spells, 121 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 23° / 19°rainy spells, 138 mm | Shoulder | Dry winter: 24-27°C and less humid. The east coast is windy; the west coast (Flic en... |
| August 2027 | 23° / 19°rainy spells, 100 mm | Shoulder | Dry winter: 24-27°C and less humid. The east coast is windy; the west coast (Flic en... |
| September 2027Best weather | 23° / 19°rainy spells, 106 mm | Shoulder | Dry winter: 24-27°C and less humid. The east coast is windy; the west coast (Flic en... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Mauritius, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Mauritius from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
The best weather in Mauritius is from May to June and September to November. Dry winter: 24-27°C and less humid. The east coast is windy; the west coast (Flic en Flac) is sheltered. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is October to December. The quietest months are February to March.
When is the rainy season in Mauritius?
The wettest months are January to March. Cyclone season peaks from January to March: heavy rain, rough seas and occasional airport closures.
When is Mauritius most crowded?
Peak season is October to December, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Mauritius from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Bangalore has the lowest fare right now: ₹50,302 (return, 10 nights) for Mon 2 Nov.
How hot does Mauritius get?
The hottest month is January, with average highs of 28°C; the coolest nights come in August, around 19°C.