The weather in Mauritius is very pleasant and the visitors get the opportunity to enjoy perfect holidays throughout the year. Mauritius is a destination that you can choose to visit at any time of the year with comfortable weather during your stay.
The tropic of Capricorn is not far from Mauritius, that’s why the sun is at its highest point longer than in other countries around the world.
The weather and local climate are of microclimate, which mean that it can be raining in one part of the island with dark grey skies while on the other part you can enjoy clear sunny skies. Even if in the morning it is raining, the weather can change quite quickly and the sky will change to become clear blue.
Mauritius has only two seasons:
- Summer is from November to April
- Winter is from May to October
Throughout the year, there is not much difference between the weather conditions but just a minor change in temperature.
The level of humidity is quite high during summer time mainly on the coastal part of the island.
The months when it is hottest are usually December, January, and February when also cyclones can occur. The sea temperature is higher during summer and drops a little during winter.
Written by Diya