Month guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Hot and still mostly dry before the summer rains; flamboyant trees flower red across the island.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 6th-warmest month in Mauritius: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (27°C (81°F)), November is warmer; by December highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:22
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:27
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Hot summer (December–February). Hot, humid and the wettest period, with the highest cyclone risk from January; Christmas and New Year are the busiest, most expensive weeks.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Arrival of Indentured Labourers — public holiday (2 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Port Louis
Aapravasi Ghat
Start at the interpretation centre for context, then walk to the original stone steps that the labourers climbed on arrival.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
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
Island · Blue Bay and Mahébourg
Île aux Aigrettes nature reserve
Wear closed shoes; the coral-rock paths are sharp and uneven.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Souillac
Rochester Falls
A short, wide waterfall near Souillac that tumbles over unusual vertical basalt columns into a pool.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
- Photo spot
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mauritius.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 20°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Mauritius?
One of the best months to visit Mauritius, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Mauritius?
It is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. Hot and still mostly dry before the summer rains; flamboyant trees flower red across the island.
+How warm is Mauritius in November?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in November?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.