Month guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in February
What February 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
February is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. The wettest, most humid month and peak cyclone risk; travel insurance and flexible plans are wise.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 2nd-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 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 28 days. Compared with January (30°C (86°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:01
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:47
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°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, February rates 2 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 February
- Abolition of Slavery Day — public holiday (1 February)
- Maha Shivaratri pilgrimage to Grand Bassin (usually February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Religious site · Savanne highlands
Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)
Remove shoes before entering the temples and dress modestly; monkeys around the lake will grab food.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Architecture
Island · Trou d'Eau Douce
Île aux Cerfs
A small island in the east-coast lagoon with white-sand beaches, a golf course and water-sports centres, reached by boat from Trou d'Eau Douce or on catamaran day trips that stop at a waterfall on the Grande Rivière Sud-Est on the way.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Market · Port Louis
Port Louis Central Market
Come in the morning on a weekday, eat dholl puri from a busy stall and bargain gently at the souvenir stands upstairs.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mauritius.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 23°C and 14 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Mauritius?
A month many travellers avoid, with 2 notable events 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 February a good time to visit Mauritius?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest, most humid month and peak cyclone risk; travel insurance and flexible plans are wise.
+How warm is Mauritius in February?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in February?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.