Month guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in March
What March 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
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot and showery with some cyclone risk early in the month; sea at its warmest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 3rd-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 14 of its 31 days. Compared with February (30°C (86°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:13
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:26
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Winter (June–August). Warm days and cool nights, with strong trade winds on the east and south coasts; ideal for kitesurfing and hiking, with whales offshore from July.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March 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 March
- National Day — independence anniversary (12 March)
- Holi (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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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
Island · Blue Bay and Mahébourg
Île aux Aigrettes nature reserve
A small coral island off Mahébourg where the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation has restored native coastal forest.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Theme park · Flic en Flac
Casela Nature Parks
Arrive early in the morning before the midday heat, and pre-book activities such as ziplines on busy holiday weeks.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Curepipe
Trou aux Cerfs crater
A dormant, forested volcanic crater about 300 metres across on the edge of Curepipe, with a road and footpath around its rim.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
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 22°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 March a good time to visit Mauritius?
A shoulder-season month, 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 March a good time to visit Mauritius?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still hot and showery with some cyclone risk early in the month; sea at its warmest.
+How warm is Mauritius in March?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in March?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.