Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Mauritius in May
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 106mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
106mm
Sun
7h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 106mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mauritius with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May26°C average high
May is close to Mauritius' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May106mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Mauritius' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7 hours average sun
May is below Mauritius' yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May27°C average sea
May is close to Mauritius' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May71 weather score
May sits close to Mauritius' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMay and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
