Season guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in the hot summer
December–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hot, humid and the wettest period, with the highest cyclone risk from January; Christmas and New Year are the busiest, most expensive weeks. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 36 rainy days across December–February.
Key facts
- Months
- December–February
- Temperatures
- 22°C (72°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 36
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the hot summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 | 13.2 h | 4/5 |
| February | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 | 12.8 h | 2/5 |
| December | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 | 13.4 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 28°C (82°F), and 36 of the year's roughly 112 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the hot summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: Thaipoosam Cavadee — Tamil festival with processions (usually January or February)
- January: Chinese Spring Festival (late January or February)
- February: Abolition of Slavery Day — public holiday (1 February)
- February: Maha Shivaratri pilgrimage to Grand Bassin (usually February or March)
- December: Christmas and New Year holiday peak
Good choices for the hot summer
Museum · Pamplemousses
L'Aventure du Sucre
A former sugar factory at Beau Plan turned into a museum on the industry that shaped Mauritius, from slavery and indentured labour to the machinery that crushed the cane.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Food
Museum · Port Louis
Blue Penny Museum
Pair it with lunch and a stroll around Le Caudan Waterfront next to the harbour.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Day trips in the hot summer
- Port Louis (About 40 minutes from Grand Baie by car) — The capital combines the Central Market, Chinatown, the UNESCO-listed Aapravasi Ghat, Le Caudan Waterfront and the hilltop Citadel (Fort Adelaide) with views over the harbour.
- Chamarel and the south-west (About 1.5 hours from Grand Baie by car) — A loop through the Black River Gorges viewpoints, the Seven Coloured Earths and Chamarel waterfall, a rum distillery lunch and the coast road under Le Morne Brabant.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the hot summer a good time to visit Mauritius?
It is a trade-off: Hot, humid and the wettest period, with the highest cyclone risk from January; Christmas and New Year are the busiest, most expensive weeks. The best months overall are April–May and September–November.
+What is the weather like in Mauritius in the hot summer?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 36 rainy days over the season.