Mauritius Travel Guide
Mauritius travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
Mauritius is an island in Mauritius. Mauritius is an island known for lagoons, reefs and mountains.
Right now it is 65°F (18°C) in Mauritius with heavy drizzle. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 64°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Mauritius is July, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 59°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is 4.9°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mauritius today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Mauritius
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Coordinates: 20°20′54.2″S 57°33′7.9″E (-20.3484, 57.5522)
Weather in Mauritius right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:50 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 75° / 67°
Drizzle · 87% rain · wind 11 mph
⛈️ 77° / 65°
Thunderstorm · 76% rain · wind 6 mph
Quick facts about Mauritius
Best time to visit Mauritius
Go in July, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 2.4 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mauritius?
Mauritius is an island in Mauritius. Its coordinates are -20.3484, 57.5522. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Mauritius right now?
It is currently 65°F (18°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 99% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
July, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Mauritius, which has a temperate climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mauritius in?
Mauritius observes Indian/Mauritius (UTC+04:00). The local time is 3:50 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 3:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
