Mauritius · Month by month · Quiet season

Mauritius in December

December is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Mauritius.

The weather

Hot, humid, festive peak.

Ant's take

Highest rates of the year with rising cyclone risk from late December.

Before this: November (good time). After: January (quiet season). Full picture in our Mauritius travel guide.

Mauritius through the year

Thinking of December anyway?

Ant will be straight with you about what December means on the ground and shape the trip around it.

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Mauritius in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Mauritius?
December is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Mauritius. Hot, humid, festive peak. Highest rates of the year with rising cyclone risk from late December.
What is the best time to visit Mauritius?
AskAnt rates May, June, July, August, September, October as the best months for Mauritius.