Mauritius in April: weather, sea, festivals and tips
April is one of the best compromises of the year: the sea is still at 28 °C, the heat becomes easier to bear and rain drops sharply on the west and north coasts. Cyclone season is drawing to a close, even if it officially runs to 30 April. Here is the weather by coast from our 2011-2025 averages (ERA5 reanalysis), what is worth doing this month, the April 2027 festivals and our verdict.
Average weather: April
| Area | High | Low | Rain | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North (Grand Baie) | 28 °C | 24 °C | 65 mm | 27 km/h |
| West (Flic en Flac) | 29 °C | 24 °C | 55 mm | 26 km/h |
| East (Belle Mare) | 27 °C | 24 °C | 138 mm | 25 km/h |
| Central plateau | 25 °C | 21 °C | +++ | 23 km/h |
Sea: 28 °C
2011-2025 averages (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo). The central plateau (Curepipe, Black River Gorges) is much wetter than the model shows.
April weather, coast by coast
Our 2011-2025 averages give about 29 °C by day and 24 °C at night on the west coast, 28 °C and 24 °C in the north, and 27 °C and 24 °C in the east. The central plateau (Curepipe, Black River Gorges) drops to about 25 °C by day and just over 20 °C at night, with clearly wetter weather.
Rain falls off sharply: about 55 mm on the west coast and 65 mm in the north, roughly half of March's totals. The east is still much wetter, around 140 mm, as it faces the trade winds.
The sea and the end of cyclone season
The sea stays around 28 °C: the last month at this temperature before the winter dip. Visibility is good for diving and snorkelling at Trou aux Biches or Blue Bay. Cyclone season in the south-west Indian Ocean officially ends on 30 April (15 May for Mauritius); the risk is low in April, but not zero.
What's best in April
Beaches and reefs: Trou aux Biches and its dive sites, the Blue Bay marine park, Île aux Aigrettes and its nature reserve, the catamaran to Île aux Cerfs. In the west, Flic en Flac and Le Morne beach, then the dolphin trip from Tamarin. The waterfalls are still well fed after summer: Chamarel Waterfall, Tamarind Falls. Milder temperatures also make the first hikes pleasant, early in the morning.
April 2027 festivals
Wednesday 7 April 2027 is Ougadi, the Telugu New Year and the only public holiday of the month. Easter falls on 28 March that year, so before April.
Where to stay in April
The north (Grand Baie, Trou aux Biches) and the west (Flic en Flac, Tamarin, Le Morne) are the driest bases in April, with calm beaches and plenty of excursion departures. The south-east (Blue Bay, Mahébourg) suits those who want to dive and visit Île aux Aigrettes, but it is more exposed to the trade winds and showers. In the east, Belle Mare has long breezy beaches, with more rain.
Our tips and verdict
Easter and spring school holidays in Europe (3 April to 3 May 2027 in France, depending on the zone) bring more families, so book early. Pack sunscreen, a hat and a light rain layer, especially if you stay in the east or visit the plateau.
Verdict: one of the best months for a beach week, with a still-warm sea, less rain in the west and north, and cyclone risk at the tail end of the season.
Places in this guide
A long stretch of fine sand shaded by casuarinas, regularly ranked among the Indian Ocean's finest beaches. Its shallow turquoise lagoon is ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Over 20 sites within a 20-minute boat ride: wrecks, drop-offs and coral gardens between 12 and 30 m. Many PADI centres, calm conditions year-round and 25-30 m visibility.
A protected marine park in fifty shades of blue, rated the island's best snorkeling spot for its corals and multicoloured fish. The public beach, lined with casuarinas, gets lively at weekends.
A coral islet and nature reserve, open-air laboratory of the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation: pink pigeons, kestrels, day geckos and giant tortoises in Mauritius's last intact coastal dry forest.
A catamaran day from Trou d'Eau Douce: the Grande Rivière Sud-Est waterfall, lagoon snorkeling, BBQ on board, then free time on the Ile aux Cerfs beach.
The west coast's longest beach: 8 km of white sand lined with casuarinas along a reef-protected turquoise lagoon. Grand sunsets, easy snorkeling and a local weekend vibe.
At the foot of Le Morne mountain, a lagoon in fifty shades of blue edged with immaculate sand and casuarinas. To the south, the 'One Eye' kitesurf spot ranks among the world's best.
Mauritius's highest waterfall: a nearly 100 m curtain plunging from a basalt plateau into a lush green cirque. The viewing platform offers a striking panorama.
A spectacular canyon where the Tamarin river tumbles down seven successive falls through dense tropical vegetation. Hiking, natural-pool swims and canyoning: the western highlands' adventure playground.
Every morning, pods of spinner and bottlenose dolphins come to rest in Tamarin and Black River bays. The dawn boat trip, sometimes with a swim, is the west coast's signature experience.
Frequently asked questions
Is April a good time to visit Mauritius?
Yes: it is 27-29 °C on the coast, the sea is still at 28 °C and the west and north get roughly half as much rain as in March.
Are there still cyclones in Mauritius in April?
Cyclone season officially ends on 30 April, and on 15 May for Mauritius. The risk in April is low but exists.
How warm is the sea in Mauritius in April?
About 28 °C on the west coast, almost as warm as in March.
When is Ougadi in Mauritius in 2027?
On Wednesday 7 April 2027, a public holiday according to the list published by the Mauritian government.