The Mauritian climate is a mixed affair. Different regions of Mauritius are affected in different ways. Up on the plateau around Curepipe, temperatures average 5° C cooler than on the coast. It can be raining up there while it’s clear around the coast, and vice versa. Similarly, east coast weather differs from that of the west coast. The east coast is also much drier during January and February when the prevailing winds drive in from the east, hit the mountains, and dump rain on central and western mauritius.

The hottest months are from January to April, when temperatures range from 25° C to 35° C. It’s nice to get away from the northern hemisphere winter, but it can prove too hot and humid for some. This is also the cyclone season and although a direct hit only happens about once every 16 years, the island still suffers days of squally depression from the several cyclones that occur in the region each year. It’s unlikely one will ruin you holiday.

There are no distinct monsoons. It can rain any and every day of the year. When it’s not blowing from the north, the breeze comes from the south-east, courtesy of the regular trade winds. The depths of a Mauritian „winter" occur from July to September when temperatures average a chastening 24°C during the day and 16°C at night. This can be more pleasant. There is less rain and humidity, and less chance of frying yourself.