Weather in Mauritius in April

April climate overview

Daytime highs across Mauritius in April run from 27.3°C (Belle Mare) to 28.7°C (Flic en Flac). In Flic en Flac about 100% of April days reach 25°C. Nights average 24.0°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Belle Mare fall to 23°C or below.

Rainfall in April

Expect around 14 rainy days (1 mm or more) in April, with Flic en Flac the driest (8 days) and Belle Mare the wettest (20 days). The wettest April at Flic en Flac between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 with 160 mm; the driest was 1998 with 7 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 27.4°C around Mauritius in April - warmest at Flic en Flac (27.5°C). That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 11.5 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

April against the rest of the year in Mauritius

April is the 5th warmest month of the twelve in Mauritius. It is 0.6°C cooler than March and 1.5°C cooler in May. The hottest month here is January (29°C) and the coolest July (24°C).

Which part of Mauritius in April?

• Most sunshine: Flic en Flac, 6.6 h a day.
• Driest: Flic en Flac, about 8 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Flic en Flac, 28°C.
• Hottest: Flic en Flac, 29°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Belle Mare, 27°C.

What to pack for Mauritius in April

Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; a rain jacket - roughly 14 wet days; swimwear - the sea is 27°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in April

Within 1.5°C of Mauritius's April daytime average: Galle (29°C, sea 30°C), Singapore (29°C, sea 30°C), Hanoi (29°C), Maldives (29°C, sea 30°C), Zanzibar (29°C, sea 29°C). See the full ranking for April.

Flic en Flac or Belle Mare?

Flic en Flac is the stronger April choice for travellers who want more opportunities for dry outdoor time. Its 29°C days and 8 rainy days make it warmer and less rain-prone than Belle Mare, where daytime temperatures average 27°C and rain occurs on 20 days. The catch is the extra heat: choose Belle Mare if slightly lower daytime temperatures matter more to you than avoiding rain. Neither destination offers cooler nights, so that should not decide your choice. For a swimming-focused holiday, Flic en Flac also has the warmer sea, though the difference is small enough that rainfall is the more useful deciding factor.

What to pack and how to plan your days

Expect to dress for heat throughout the day and into the evening. With nights averaging 24°C, light, breathable clothing is more useful than a wardrobe built around cool evenings. Bring sun protection and a light waterproof layer, and keep some flexibility rather than tying every outdoor plan to a fixed day. Average sunshine of 6 hours leaves room for time outside, but it is not a promise of clear skies throughout your stay. If heat bothers you, keep midday plans easy and allow for shade breaks. The warm sea makes swimming an appealing part of an April trip, while rain is the main compromise to accept.