Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Mauritius.
Mauritius is famed for its beaches, turquoise waters teeming with marine wildlife and sumptuous hotels. If you crave a little adventure, there is plenty to explore. Go hiking in Black River Gorges National Park, enjoy shopping at Flacq market and wander around the extensive botanical gardens. Make time to connect with people; the diversity of cultures is perhaps the island’s biggest asset.
Pros & Cons
Weather & Climate
Mauritius has a tropical, warm climate. Summer is hot and wet (December to April) and winter (May to November) is warm and dry. Mauritius is prone to tropical cyclones between January and March. Weather stations are in place and cyclones are usually broadcast in advance. Most pass without causing any harm.
Best Time To Visit
Mauritius can be visited at any time. Most people coming on a beach holiday enjoy the hot summer months (December to April), especially if they want to escape the northern hemisphere winter at that time. If you like to hike or explore you might prefer the cooler shoulder months of May and June and September to November. January to March is the cyclone season and it tends to be very wet at that time.
