Month guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in May
What May 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
May is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Pleasant, sunny and less humid; one of the best months for good weather with moderate prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 7th-warmest month in Mauritius: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with April (29°C (84°F)), May is cooler; by June highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 17:40
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°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, May rates 3 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 May
May has no major recurring festival in Mauritius, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Island · Trou d'Eau Douce
Île aux Cerfs
Walk away from the jetty to the far beaches for quieter sand, and avoid weekends when local excursions fill it up.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Garden · Pamplemousses
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden
Founded in the 18th century, this garden in Pamplemousses is famous for its pond of giant Victoria water lilies, avenues of royal and talipot palms, spice trees and a pen of giant tortoises.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
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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
Theme park · Flic en Flac
Casela Nature Parks
A large wildlife and adventure park near Cascavelle with safari drives among zebras, giraffes and antelope, aviaries, a petting farm, ziplines and quad-biking.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mauritius.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 19°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Mauritius?
One of the best months to visit Mauritius. The other best months are April and September–November. Compare every month.
Mauritius in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Mauritius?
It is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. Pleasant, sunny and less humid; one of the best months for good weather with moderate prices.
+How warm is Mauritius in May?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in May?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.