Month guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in April
What April is really like in Mauritius: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Rain and humidity fall away; warm sea and good diving visibility, with an Easter peak in visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 5th-warmest month in Mauritius: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (30°C (86°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 17:59
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Winter (June–August). Warm days and cool nights, with strong trade winds on the east and south coasts; ideal for kitesurfing and hiking, with whales offshore from July.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Easter holidays
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Souillac
Gris Gris cliffs
On the wild south coast, where there is no protective reef, waves crash against black basalt cliffs at Gris Gris and the nearby rock called La Roche qui Pleure, 'the crying rock'.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Experience · Grand Baie
Catamaran trip to the northern islets
Choose a smaller boat with a capped number of passengers, and take seasickness tablets if you are prone to it.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Views
Experience · Tamarin and Black River
Dolphin watching off Tamarin
Spinner and bottlenose dolphins rest in the bays off Tamarin and Black River in the early morning, and boat trips leave at dawn to see them.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Museum · Pamplemousses
L'Aventure du Sucre
Combine it with the botanical garden in Pamplemousses on the same morning.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Food
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mauritius.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 21°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Mauritius?
It is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. Rain and humidity fall away; warm sea and good diving visibility, with an Easter peak in visitors.
+How warm is Mauritius in April?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.