Mauritius in January

Hot, humid and cyclone season; short heavy showers.

• West and north coasts · Grand Baie, Trou aux Biches, Flic en Flac, Le Mornehot

  Sheltered from the trade winds; the driest and sunniest coasts, calm in the southern winter.

• East and south-east coasts · Belle Mare, Trou d'Eau Douce, Blue Bay, Mahébourghot

  Windy June–September (kite season at Le Morne and Bel Ombre too); best October–December.

• Central plateau · Curepipe, Black River Gorges, Grand Bassinrainy

  Cooler and much wetter; mist and drizzle any month, good hiking October–November.

• Rodrigues · Rodrigues islandhot

  Drier and windier than Mauritius; cyclones January–March.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• New Year

  1–2 Jan

  Two days off; beaches crowded with families.

• Thaipoosam Cavadee

  Jan–Feb (lunar — check)

  Tamil processions with pierced devotees.

• Chinese Spring Festival

  Jan–Feb (lunar — check)

  Chinatown in Port Louis celebrates.

Crowds · Mauritius

Medium

Prices · Mauritius

Medium

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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