Month guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and warm, one of the most reliable months for weather; busy during European autumn holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 8th-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 5 of its 31 days. Compared with September (26°C (79°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:39
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:12
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Divali — festival of lights (October or November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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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
Religious site · Savanne highlands
Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)
A crater lake in the highlands that Mauritian Hindus regard as sacred, lined with temples and shrines.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Architecture
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
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mauritius.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 19°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Mauritius?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Mauritius?
It is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. Dry, sunny and warm, one of the most reliable months for weather; busy during European autumn holidays.
+How warm is Mauritius in October?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in October?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.