So for calmer conditions it is best to visit the east coast of Mauritius between October and May, which works well for winter holidays from the northern hemisphere. Southern Mauritius is home to some of the country's most dramatic landscapes.
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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.
The east coast of Mauritius is more affected by the trade winds that blow in the winter months, which makes sitting out on the beach and snorkelling less appealing.
A jagged mountain like this one on the southwestern tip of Mauritius would probably look a bit ominous elsewhere. But the row of swaying palm trees and the turquoise lagoon make all the difference: Le Morne Brabant is the most picturesque spot on the island.
Grand Bay / Grand Baie – best for first-time visitorsLocated on the north coast of the island, Grand Baie is Mauritius' tourist hub. In this village, you'll find all the best hotels, shopping centers and restaurants, a beautiful coastal beach and especially the best nightlife!
If you pay for every meal and all drinks, it is likely to be much more expensive than if you had booked an all-inclusive option. In fact, in many cases, all-inclusive is the cheapest and the best - not to mention the most comfortable - way to experience Mauritius.
May is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. It is the start of winter, but the temperature doesn't go lower than 20 °C. The rainy days usually stop and there are longer hours of sunshine during the month. Come in May is you want to maximise your tanning, and avoid the cyclone season.
Rainfall during May is around 101mm which is spread across 8 days in the month. You should thus remain well-prepared and do a prior arrangement for the same by keeping sufficient woollens along.
Mauritius benefits from a mild climate all year round with an average temperature of 25ºC and a pleasant water temperature suitable for swimming both during summer and winter. Almost all activities you are looking forward to do during your holidays can be made at any time of the year.
Especially in the national parks, there are lots of mosquitoes all year round. Malaria or dengue fever aren't a danger in Mauritius, but mosquito bites are annoying nevertheless. Mosquito repellent is useful in any case, but you can just as easily buy it locally.
The North and West Coasts are more sheltered than the South and East Coasts during the windy season from June to September, making the beach areas of Flic en Flac and Balaclava ideal for family summer holidays.
The rainy season in MauritiusThe rainy season starts in December and ends in April, but January, February and March are the wettest months by far with between 150 and 300mm of rainfall per month. This monsoon season is also the hottest period, with temperatures hovering between 26°C and 27°C.
When is the windy season in Mauritius? During the months September to November, the velocity is more around the 20 to 25 km/h for 2/3 of the time and around 15 Km/h during the other third. * During the rest of the year, under the blazing summer sun of December to May, the light breeze is a soothing refreshing one.