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Mauritius

Turquoise lagoons, lush volcanic peaks and a joyfully multicultural soul. Mauritius blends barefoot luxury with genuine island adventure and world-class food.

  • Currency ₨ Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
  • Language English, French, Mauritian Creole
  • Visa
  • Plug Type C/G · 230V
  • Best time May – December
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Turquoise lagoons, lush volcanic peaks and a joyfully multicultural soul. Mauritius blends barefoot luxury with genuine island adventure and world-class food.

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Mauritius is far more than a postcard beach. Ringed by one of the world's largest coral reefs, this Indian Ocean island wraps powder-white lagoons around a dramatic volcanic interior of jagged peaks, waterfalls and emerald sugar-cane fields, offering beach bliss and real adventure in equal measure.

Its true magic is cultural. A vibrant fusion of Indian, African, Chinese, Creole and French influences gives Mauritius an extraordinary food scene and a warm, welcoming spirit found nowhere else, best savoured in its bustling markets and roadside street-food stalls.

With reliable connectivity, safe surroundings and a growing appetite for bleisure, Mauritius is ideal for families blending remote work with reef snorkelling, hiking and lazy lagoon days. Barefoot luxury, layered with genuine substance.

When to go

Weather & timing in Mauritius RIGHT NOW 26° mostly clear

Best Jul–Sep · Shoulder May–Jun, Oct

  1. Jan / -4°
  2. Feb / -2°
  3. Mar 12° /
  4. Apr 18° /
  5. May 24° / 14°
  6. Jun 28° / 18°
  7. Jul 30° / 20°
  8. Aug 28° / 18°
  9. Sep 24° / 14°
  10. Oct 18° /
  11. Nov 12° /
  12. Dec / -2°

Best time to visit

May – December

Best for
  • Beaches
  • Reefs
  • Sugar Heritage
  • Rum
At a glance
Sunshine 7 hr/day (est.)
Rain days 8 days/mo (est.)
Wettest December · 60mm
Driest June · 10mm
Part of East Africa →
Mauritius monthly temperature & rainfall charts
Things to do

Nature, culture & hidden gems

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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Mauritius. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.

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