Climate Overview

Mauritius is located in the Southern Hemisphere — the seasons are therefore opposite to Europe. The climate is tropical-maritime, moderated by the southeast trade winds. The island knows two main seasons:

Season	Months	Temperature	Rain	Character
Summer (humid-hot)	Nov–Apr	25–33°C	Frequent, short showers	Hot, humid, cyclone season
Winter (dry-mild)	May–Oct	18–26°C	Rare	Pleasant, dry, cooler evenings

Water Temperature: Warm year-round — from 23°C in winter (July/August) to 28°C in summer (January/February). Diving and snorkeling are possible all year round.

Microclimates: The east coast is windier and rainier than the sheltered west coast. The highlands in the center (Curepipe, 500 m) are significantly cooler and foggier than the coast. The northwest coast around Grand Baie has the most sunshine hours and the least rainfall.