Month guide · Mauritius
Mauritius in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warming and dry, with fewer winds; an excellent month for hiking, diving and beaches.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 9th-warmest month in Mauritius: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (24°C (75°F)), September is warmer; by October highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:04
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°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, September 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 September
- Père Laval pilgrimage to Sainte-Croix, Port Louis (around 9 September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Viewpoint · Curepipe
Trou aux Cerfs crater
Go early on a clear morning; the central plateau is cooler and cloudier than the coast.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Souillac
Gris Gris cliffs
On the wild south coast, where there is no protective reef, waves crash against black basalt cliffs at Gris Gris and the nearby rock called La Roche qui Pleure, 'the crying rock'.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mauritius.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 18°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September 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 October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Mauritius?
It is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. Warming and dry, with fewer winds; an excellent month for hiking, diving and beaches.
+How warm is Mauritius in September?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.