In which month have most tropical cyclones affected Mauritius?

Mauritius is prone to be hit by topical storms during the summer season; between November and April. The risks are higher during the more active period, from mid-December through March, when the sea temperature gets warmer. The cyclonic season officially starts on 15 November and ends on 15 May.



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Summer (November to April) The later summer months are also the main cyclone season for Mauritius. Fortunately the chances of a cyclone passing over the island are remote, with most cyclones remaining at sea and eventually dissipating as they travel west and south.

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Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean that is occasionally hit by cyclones. On average, this happens about 5 times a year.

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July is often free of tropical storms as the water cools (particularly in the southern Caribbean), while warmer water temperatures make October the month when the most hurricanes form, and June the second most likely.

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When is the Best Time to Go to Mauritius? The best time to visit Mauritius is from May to December when the weather is cool, dry and sunny. Expect some of Africa's best beaches, fresh seafood and long, sundrenched days on a Mauritius holiday. The island has a classic tropical climate with warm weather year-round.

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However, the most agreeable times to visit the island are from April to June and from September to December to avoid the peak of summer and winter, the only two seasons in Mauritius. Summer in Mauritius lasts from October to April, no spring unlike Europe, with sunlight from 5:30 am to 7 pm at the peak of the season.

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Being a sub-tropical island, we do not have monsoon or rainy season. In summer, it can rain heavily in the afternoon due to the built up of humidity. Another culprit are the cyclones that can affect the weather between December to March.

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Very Intense Tropical Cyclone Freddy, also known as Severe Tropical Cyclone Freddy, was an exceptionally long-lived, powerful, and deadly tropical cyclone that traversed the southern Indian Ocean for more than five weeks in February and March 2023.

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May's the first month of the year where the amount of rain reduces a lot, so you'll have lots of sun if you're going at this time. Coastal and south easterly winds will help to keep you cool, while the country's mountains in the north and west are the warmest and driest regions.

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NOAA's update to the 2023 outlook — which covers the entire six-month hurricane season that ends on Nov. 30 — calls for 14-21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6-11 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater). Of those, 2-5 could become major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater).

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Tropical storms have formed in every month outside of hurricane season, and there have been a few hurricanes too. May is the most active month outside the official season, with seven named storms occurring during the past 10 years, including two in 2012 - Alberto and Beryl.

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In a dire scenario, a cruise ship could sink in a hurricane. But before you cancel all your future cruise plans, know this: it's highly unlikely. Cruise ships are built like fortresses. They boast stability, seaworthiness, and a bucket-load of safety features to help them ride out even the angriest storms.

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Many previous visitors to Mauritius are convinced that west is best – and it's not hard to see why. Flic en Flac is a delightful seaside village boasting vibrant nightlife, superb restaurants, glorious coral reefs and an 8 kilometre stretch of white sands which can provide hours of family holiday fun.

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The West Coast is generally warmer and calmer than the East of the island, meaning this is the side of choice for those looking for a peaceful and sunny beach holiday. Temperatures are at their hottest during the island's summer months from October to April.

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