Flic en Flac
- Day
- 26.9°C
- Sea
- 24.2°C
- Sun
- 7.8h
- Rain days
- 4
Your October weather guide
Yes - October is a good month for Mauritius if you want warm days without needing very hot weather. Average daytime temperatures of 26°C suit time outdoors, while the sea at 24°C makes swimming a reasonable part of your plans. Nights average 21°C, so evenings stay mild. The main choice is how much rain you are prepared to work around: Flic en Flac is the better bet for fewer wet days, while Belle Mare has more frequent rain.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Mauritius, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
All 2 places we track in Mauritius, ordered by daytime high.
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| # | Destination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flic en Flac | 26.9°C | 21.2°C | 24.2°C | 7.8 h | 4 | 12 h 54 min |
| 2 | Belle Mare | 25.5°C | 20.9°C | 24.0°C | 6.7 h | 11 | 12 h 54 min |
2 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.
Daytime highs across Mauritius in October run from 25.5°C (Belle Mare) to 26.9°C (Flic en Flac). In Flic en Flac about 94% of October days reach 25°C. Nights average 21.0°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Belle Mare fall to 20°C or below.
Expect around 8 rainy days (1 mm or more) in October, with Flic en Flac the driest (4 days) and Belle Mare the wettest (11 days). The wettest October at Flic en Flac between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 with 68 mm; the driest was 2006 with 3 mm.
The sea averages 24.1°C around Mauritius in October - warmest at Flic en Flac (24.2°C). That is comfortable for swimming.
Around 7.3 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 12.5 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
October is the 8th warmest month of the twelve in Mauritius. It is 1.3°C warmer than September and 1.3°C warmer in November. The hottest month here is January (29°C) and the coolest July (24°C).
Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; a light waterproof for the odd shower; swimwear - the sea is 24°C.
Within 1.5°C of Mauritius's October daytime average: Rio de Janeiro (28°C, sea 22°C), Maldives (28°C, sea 29°C), Bali (28°C, sea 27°C), Bahamas (28°C, sea 28°C), Orlando (28°C). See the full ranking for October.
For an October trip built around outdoor time, Flic en Flac has the stronger weather case. It averages 27°C by day and 4 rainy days, compared with 26°C and 11 rainy days in Belle Mare. The temperature difference is small; the difference in rain frequency matters more when choosing where to stay. Belle Mare still offers warm conditions, but it suits travellers who are happy to keep plans flexible rather than rely on dry weather. Both destinations have nights averaging 21°C and sea temperatures of 24°C, so choosing Flic en Flac does not mean giving up milder evenings or warmer water elsewhere.
Pack light clothing for warm days, swimwear and something light to put on if you feel cool in the evening. With country averages of 7.2 hours of sunshine and 8 rainy days, October calls for sun protection as well as a light waterproof. Keep outdoor plans flexible rather than treating every day as reliably dry. In Flic en Flac, 94% of days exceed 25°C, so warmth is a more dependable expectation than an occasional bonus. If you dislike feeling hot, leave room for shade or a break around midday. Evening temperatures are mild on average, though your comfort will still depend on what you are wearing.
A little more detail
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Flic en Flac is the warmest of the 2 places we track in Mauritius in October with an average high of 26.9°C; Belle Mare is the coolest at 25.5°C.
The sea averages 22°C or more at Flic en Flac (24°C), Belle Mare (24°C) in October.
The sea averages 24°C in both Flic en Flac and Belle Mare. That makes swimming a reasonable choice for many travellers, though it may feel fresh when you first get in. Neither destination has a sea-temperature advantage in October.
Mauritius averages 26°C by day, compared with London's 15°C. Expect a clear shift towards light daytime clothing and swimming weather, rather than the layers you might wear at home. Mauritius also stays mild at night, averaging 21°C.
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at 2 destination points.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