Weather in Mauritius in March

March climate overview

Daytime highs across Mauritius in March run from 28.1°C (Belle Mare) to 29.2°C (Flic en Flac). In Flic en Flac about 100% of March days reach 25°C. Nights average 24.8°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Belle Mare fall to 24°C or below.

Rainfall in March

Expect around 18 rainy days (1 mm or more) in March, with Flic en Flac the driest (13 days) and Belle Mare the wettest (23 days). The wettest March at Flic en Flac between 1991 and 2020 was 2006 with 289 mm; the driest was 1998 with 10 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 27.9°C around Mauritius in March - warmest at Flic en Flac (28.0°C). That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 12.1 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

March against the rest of the year in Mauritius

March is the 4th warmest month of the twelve in Mauritius. It is 0.3°C cooler than February and 0.6°C cooler in April. The hottest month here is January (29°C) and the coolest July (24°C).

Which part of Mauritius in March?

• Most sunshine: Flic en Flac, 5.9 h a day.
• Driest: Flic en Flac, about 13 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, 28°C.

What to pack for Mauritius in March

Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; a rain jacket - roughly 18 wet days; swimwear - the sea is 28°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in March

Within 1.5°C of Mauritius's March daytime average: Galle (30°C, sea 29°C), Phuket (30°C, sea 30°C), Rio de Janeiro (30°C, sea 26°C), Kololi (29°C, sea 23°C), Dubai (29°C, sea 23°C). See the full ranking for March.

Warm days and evenings, with rain to plan around

Expect warmth that lasts into the evening rather than a sharp drop after sunset. The average night temperature is 25°C, so light, breathable clothes are more useful than heavy layers, and accommodation with cooling is a sensible priority. With 5.4 hours of sunshine on average, there is scope for time outdoors, but March is not a month to build every day around uninterrupted sun. Keep a light waterproof handy and leave room to move outdoor plans around the weather. At midday, shade and breaks will make the heat easier to manage. This suits travellers happy to mix swimming and outdoor time with pauses under cover.

Flic en Flac is the stronger choice for drier weather

Flic en Flac has the clearer weather advantage if avoiding rain matters most: it averages 13 rainy days, compared with 23 in Belle Mare. That makes it the more practical choice for a holiday centred on time outdoors, though it is not a promise of dry weather throughout your stay. Its daytime average of 29°C is only slightly warmer than Belle Mare at 28°C, so choosing Belle Mare for cooler conditions brings a limited benefit alongside more frequent rain. Both have nights averaging 25°C and sea temperatures of 28°C. For most travellers choosing on March weather alone, the difference in rainy days matters more than the small difference in daytime warmth.

Good for warm-water swimming, less good for dry-weather certainty

The sea is a strong reason to consider March: at 28°C, it offers warm-water swimming rather than a chilly dip. That temperature is shared by Flic en Flac and Belle Mare, so there is no need to trade warmer water for fewer rainy days when choosing between them. The contrast with London's March daytime average of 10°C is substantial, but the warmth comes with a catch: rain needs to be part of your expectations, not treated as an unlikely interruption. Pack swimwear, sun protection and clothes that dry easily. If a warm sea matters more to you than a reliably dry itinerary, March is a reasonable fit.