Month guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in December
What December is really like in Mauritius: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
December is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Hot with increasing showers; Christmas and New Year are the island's peak, with the highest prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 4th-warmest month in Mauritius: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with November (29°C (84°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 05:25
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 18:46
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Late summer (March–May). Rain and humidity ease, the sea is at its warmest and diving visibility is good; Easter brings a short peak.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Christmas and New Year holiday peak
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Southwest
Black River Gorges National Park
The island's largest national park protects most of its remaining native forest across deep gorges and the Black River Peak, at 828 metres the highest point in Mauritius.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
Island · Trou d'Eau Douce
Île aux Cerfs
Walk away from the jetty to the far beaches for quieter sand, and avoid weekends when local excursions fill it up.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Garden · Pamplemousses
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden
Founded in the 18th century, this garden in Pamplemousses is famous for its pond of giant Victoria water lilies, avenues of royal and talipot palms, spice trees and a pen of giant tortoises.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
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Nature · Blue Bay and Mahébourg
Blue Bay Marine Park
Snorkel in the morning before the wind picks up, and choose a glass-bottom boat if you have young children.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mauritius.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 22°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Mauritius?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Mauritius in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Mauritius?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot with increasing showers; Christmas and New Year are the island's peak, with the highest prices.
+How warm is Mauritius in December?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in December?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.