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Mauritius·🌊 Coastal

East of Madagascar in the southwestern Indian Ocean, The volcanic island in the Indian Ocean combines dreamy beaches, emerald lagoons, and lush mountain landscapes. Creole cuisine, friendly locals, and luxurious resorts make Mauritius one of the most popular long-haul destinations.

What awaits you

BeachHikingActiveLocal cuisineNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

January, February, March, April, October, November, December: up to 26°C with 11h of sunshine per day.

In January–April, water temperatures reach a pleasant 28°C — perfect for swimming.

Mild year-round: even in winter 25°C.

Max. temperature
26°
Jan
25°
Feb
25°
Mar
25°
Apr
23°
May
21°
Jun
21°
Jul
21°
Aug
22°
Sep
23°
Oct
25°
Nov
25°
Dec
Water temperature
28°
Jan
28°
Feb
28°
Mar
28°
Apr
27°
May
26°
Jun
25°
Jul
25°
Aug
25°
Sep
25°
Oct
27°
Nov
27°
Dec
Sunshine hours
10h
Jan
10h
Feb
10h
Mar
9h
Apr
9h
May
9h
Jun
10h
Jul
10h
Aug
11h
Sep
11h
Oct
11h
Nov
11h
Dec
Rain days
27d
Jan
24d
Feb
27d
Mar
24d
Apr
19d
May
16d
Jun
17d
Jul
19d
Aug
16d
Sep
20d
Oct
20d
Nov
22d
Dec

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Mauritius as a Vacation Destination

Mauritius is an excellent choice for beach holidays, hiking trips, active holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is January, February, December with temperatures up to 25°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April with water temperatures up to 28°C.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
FR, EN