Mauritius
An Indian Ocean island ringed by coral reef, with calm lagoons and green volcanic hills.
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What Mauritius is like
Mauritius is a volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. Most of it is ringed by a coral reef, so the lagoons are calm and shallow. Many visitors stay in beach resorts, but the hilly interior has gorges, waterfalls and tea and sugar estates. British Airways flies there direct from Gatwick.
Don't miss
- 01Le Morne BrabantA basalt mountain on the south-west tip, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 02Black River GorgesThe island's national park, with forest trails and viewpoints.
- 03ChamarelColoured sand dunes and a tall waterfall in the south-west hills.
- 04Port LouisThe capital's market, waterfront and Aapravasi Ghat.
Where to stay
- Grand BaieThe busy north, with restaurants and boat trips.
- Flic en FlacA long west-coast beach with sunset views.
Worth knowing
Mauritius was the only home of the dodo, which died out in the 17th century.
Grand Bassin: a sacred crater lake
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
A lake in an old volcanic crater high in the hills, lined with Hindu temples, with a huge statue of Shiva near the entrance.
Direct flights to Mauritius from the UK
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Mauritius by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are January, February, March.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 24° | 9 |
| February | 31° | 24° | 10 |
| March | 32° | 24° | 8 |
| April | 31° | 23° | 7 |
| May | 29° | 22° | 6 |
| June | 28° | 20° | 4 |
| July | 27° | 19° | 4 |
| August | 27° | 19° | 5 |
| September | 28° | 19° | 3 |
| October | 29° | 20° | 3 |
| November | 30° | 22° | 3 |
| December | 31° | 23° | 6 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Climate of Mauritius). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You don't need a visa for stays of up to 60 days.
- Fill in the All in One travel form online before you arrive, and have proof of a return or onward ticket.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay and have 1 blank page.
From the Foreign Office's Mauritius travel advice, checked on 19 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.