What season is it in Mauritius now?
Mauritius has only two seasons: Summer is from November to April and winter is from May to October.
What is the best month to go to Mauritius?
Thanks to its tropical climate, Mauritius enjoys toasty temperatures all year round, but October is the best time to visit the island for warmer and drier weather. The island is just heating up after the slightly cooler winter months, but it’s not yet humid and rainy.
Which is the best side of Mauritius to stay?
The east coast is most renowned, with some of the most celebrated hotels and stretches of arguably the most beautiful white sand beaches, while the flat, calm beaches of the west coast are favoured by families. The “beautiful” south is the island’s wilder, but perhaps more interesting side.
What’s the weather like in Mauritius in the winter?
From May to November Mauritius enjoys a warm, dry winter. It’s only slightly cooler than summer and conditions aren’t as wet and humid. In saying this, relative humidity is high the whole year particularly in the centre of the island where daily average humidity sits over 90% across the whole year.
How much sunshine does Mauritius get in a day?
On average the island of Mauritius receives between six and a half to eight hours of sunshine per day, whereas the coastal regions are exposed to over eight hours of sunshine during the summer. In the winter months there is slightly less sunshine, usually averaging out around five to seven and a half hours of sunshine per day.
What are the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius?
Mauritius plays host to some of the most spectacular beaches in all of the Indian Ocean such as Grand Bay, Belle Mare, Blue Bay, La Morne and Tamarin and Flic en Flac. The island is known for its amazing natural beauty. Mark Twain famously said that heaven was actually a copy of Mauritius.
Where is Mauritius located in the Indian Ocean?
Mauritius is an island nation that lies off the coast of Africa in the south west of the Indian Ocean. It sits 900km to the east of Madagascar. This beautiful island is one of the richest countries in Africa.