

The dry winters attract those seeking winter sun and is perfect for families as the temperature is cooler from May to October. Typically the cyclones avoid Mauritius because of the small size of the island, however in the event a cyclone does reach the island, rest assured that all of the beach resorts have been constructed to resist strong cyclonic winds.

The cyclonic season runs from November to April. This is the best time for scuba diving – especially December through to March – and for deep-sea fishing. The summer also sees the most rain – but the showers rarely last for long and most rain falls on the central plateau. The weather is hot and tropical during the summer, with peaks in temperatures occurring in the months of December, January and February. The peak summer season runs from October to May and winter runs from June to September. Located in the southern hemisphere, the summer and winter months in Mauritius are opposite to the seasons in Europe. Mauritius’ mild tropical climate – with over 300 days of sunshine a year– gives the destination its year-round appeal.
