Month guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in June
What June 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
June is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Early winter: warm days, cool evenings and stronger trade winds in the east and south; the west coast is sunniest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 10th-warmest month in Mauritius: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (27°C (81°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:43
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 17:37
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Spring (September–November). Dry, sunny and warming, with calm seas; one of the most reliable times for beaches and excursions.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
- Kitesurfing season gets going at Le Morne (usually May–October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Nature · Chamarel
Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths and waterfall
Visit in the late afternoon when the low sun brings out the colours, then stop at the rum distillery down the road.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Nature
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mauritius.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 18°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Mauritius?
A good-value 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 June a good time to visit Mauritius?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Early winter: warm days, cool evenings and stronger trade winds in the east and south; the west coast is sunniest.
+How warm is Mauritius in June?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in June?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.