Season guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in the late summer
March–May: 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
Rain and humidity ease, the sea is at its warmest and diving visibility is good; Easter brings a short peak. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 34 rainy days across March–May. April–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 34
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the late summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 14 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 11 | 11.7 h | 3/5 |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 9 | 11.2 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 28°C (82°F), and 34 of the year's roughly 112 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the late summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: National Day — independence anniversary (12 March)
- March: Holi (usually March)
- April: Easter holidays
Good choices for the late summer
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
Museum · Port Louis
Blue Penny Museum
At Le Caudan Waterfront, this museum covers the island's maritime and colonial history and displays the famous 1847 'Post Office' Red Penny and Blue Penny stamps, among the rarest in the world.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Day trips in the late summer
- 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.
- Grand Bassin and Curepipe (About 1.25 hours from Grand Baie by car) — Drive up to the cooler central plateau to see the sacred lake of Grand Bassin and its giant Shiva statue, the Trou aux Cerfs crater and the colonial town of Curepipe with its model-ship workshops.
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 late summer a good time to visit Mauritius?
Yes: April–May are among the best months. Rain and humidity ease, the sea is at its warmest and diving visibility is good; Easter brings a short peak.
+What is the weather like in Mauritius in the late summer?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 34 rainy days over the season.