Destination guide
Flic en Flac weather by month
September, July and August are the best months to visit Flic en Flac for a drier holiday without the strongest heat. July and August average 25°C by day and just 2 rain days, though the sea is cooler at 24°C. September brings slightly warmer afternoons. If warmer water matters more than keeping rain disruption low, April and May are good alternatives. December to March suits travellers who prefer hotter days and warm evenings, but rain is a bigger catch.
- Hottest month
- 29.5°CJanuary
- Coolest month
- 24.7°CJuly
- Warmest sea
- 28.2°CFebruary
- Flight from London
- 12 h 54 minLong-haul (7 h+) · estimated
Flic en Flac, month by month
Month-by-month detail pages exist for our most searched destinations; for Flic en Flac the 12-month table below carries the full picture.
A little perspective
Flic en Flac through the year
Every month at a glance; "best" marks our three top months on warmth, dryness and sunshine.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.5°C | 25.0°C | 27.8°C | 5.5 | 150 | 17 | 100% |
| February | 29.4°C | 25.2°C | 28.2°C | 5.4 | 127 | 16 | 100% |
| March | 29.2°C | 24.9°C | 28.0°C | 5.9 | 104 | 13 | 100% |
| April | 28.7°C | 24.1°C | 27.5°C | 6.6 | 41 | 8 | 100% |
| May | 27.1°C | 22.5°C | 26.6°C | 7.2 | 24 | 5 | 96% |
| June | 25.5°C | 21.0°C | 25.2°C | 7.3 | 10 | 2 | 71% |
| Julybest | 24.7°C | 20.2°C | 24.2°C | 7.2 | 9 | 2 | 41% |
| Augustbest | 24.8°C | 19.9°C | 23.7°C | 7.5 | 12 | 3 | 46% |
| Septemberbest | 25.7°C | 20.2°C | 23.7°C | 7.9 | 16 | 3 | 75% |
| October | 26.9°C | 21.2°C | 24.2°C | 7.8 | 18 | 4 | 94% |
| November | 28.2°C | 22.6°C | 25.4°C | 7.7 | 30 | 8 | 100% |
| December | 29.3°C | 24.1°C | 26.8°C | 6.9 | 73 | 12 | 100% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
Best months here
On warmth, low rainfall and sunshine, start with these.
When to go to Flic en Flac
For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December. January is the wettest month (150 mm, about 17 rainy days) and July the driest (9 mm). The sea is warmest in February at 28.2°C and coolest in August at 23.7°C.
Getting there
A direct flight from London Gatwick to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU, 37 km from Flic en Flac) takes roughly 12 h 54 min - long-haul (7 h+) by UK standards. Time-zone: Indian/Mauritius.
Records and extremes, 1991-2020
The hottest day recorded in Flic en Flac between 1991 and 2020 reached 33.3°C on 4 March 2019; the coldest fell to 16.4°C on 15 August 1992. In January one day in ten tops 31.1°C and about 39% of days pass 30°C; in July one night in ten drops to 19.0°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was January 2015 with 495 mm, against a January average of 150 mm.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Flic en Flac
Local time on the 15th of each month; daylight-saving rules as of 2020.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | Sunshine/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:43 | 18:56 | 13.2 h | 5.5 h |
| February | 06:02 | 18:48 | 12.8 h | 5.4 h |
| March | 06:13 | 18:26 | 12.2 h | 5.9 h |
| April | 06:22 | 17:59 | 11.6 h | 6.6 h |
| May | 06:32 | 17:42 | 11.2 h | 7.2 h |
| June | 06:44 | 17:38 | 10.9 h | 7.3 h |
| July | 06:46 | 17:47 | 11.0 h | 7.2 h |
| August | 06:32 | 17:58 | 11.4 h | 7.5 h |
| September | 06:07 | 18:05 | 12.0 h | 7.9 h |
| October | 05:40 | 18:13 | 12.5 h | 7.8 h |
| November | 05:23 | 18:27 | 13.1 h | 7.7 h |
| December | 05:25 | 18:46 | 13.4 h | 6.9 h |
June to September: drier days, cooler swimming
June to September is the clearest choice if you want to spend much of your holiday outdoors without strong afternoon heat. June averages 26°C by day, easing to 25°C in July and August before returning to 26°C in September. June, July and August each average just 2 rain days; September is only slightly wetter. The trade-off is the water: June's sea average is 25°C, falling to 24°C through the rest of this period. That suits travellers who enjoy a cooler swim rather than very warm water. Pack light daytime clothes and a light layer for evenings, with nights averaging 20°C from July onwards.
April, May, October and November: choose your balance
April and May offer a useful balance if you want warm swimming water with less rain than the summer months. April still averages 29°C by day and 28°C at sea, but its 8 rain days make flexible outdoor plans sensible. May is gentler at 27°C, with equally warm water and just 5 rain days, making it particularly appealing for swimming without the highest daytime temperatures. October offers a different compromise: 27°C afternoons and 4 rain days, but a cooler sea at 24°C. November warms up both day and night, while rain days rise to 8. Choose spring for drier days or autumn for warmer water.
December to March: hotter days, more rain
December to March is the warmer, wetter stretch, better suited to travellers who value warm water and do not mind adjusting plans around rain. December averages 29°C by day, with the sea at 27°C and 12 rain days. January brings the highest daytime average at 30°C and the most rain days at 17. February and March remain warm at 29°C, though March has fewer rain days than February. The sea holds at 28°C from January to March, so swimming is a strong reason to come then. Nights stay warm too, making lightweight sleepwear useful. Keep midday plans relaxed and leave room to move outdoor activities around wet weather.
A little more detail
Flic en Flac weather FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
What is the best time to visit Flic en Flac?
Judged on warmth, low rainfall and sunshine, the best months in Flic en Flac are September, July and August. January is the hottest month (average high 29.5°C) and July the coolest (24.7°C).
How many months a year is Flic en Flac over 25°C?
10 months in Flic en Flac average a daytime high of 25°C or more, and 12 average 20°C or more.
When is the rainy season in Flic en Flac?
January is the wettest month in Flic en Flac (150 mm on average) and July the driest (9 mm). Annual rainfall averages 614 mm.
What is the hottest temperature recorded in Flic en Flac?
The hottest day recorded in Flic en Flac between 1991 and 2020 reached 33.3°C on 4 March 2019; the coldest fell to 16.4°C on 15 August 1992. Records come from daily data for 1991-2020, not from a single station's all-time history.
When is the sea warmest in Flic en Flac?
The sea averages 28°C from January to April, the warmest stretch for swimming. April is the better compromise if you also want less rain, with 8 rain days compared with 17 in January. May remains warm at 27°C.
Will I need a layer in the evenings?
A light layer is sensible in the cooler months, especially July to September, when nights average 20°C. Summer evenings are warmer, with January to March averaging 25°C overnight, so light clothing is likely to be more comfortable then.
Which months have the most sunshine?
August to November have the highest sunshine average at 8 hours a day. For sunshine with fewer rain days, favour August, September or October over November. February has the lowest sunshine average at 5 hours a day.
See also: Mauritius weather by month · where else is hot in January
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Flic en Flac. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 0.5 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C