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A trip to Mauritius in March: climate, activities and prices

The end of the rainy season: still hot and humid, with the cyclone risk falling from mid-March.

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March marks the end of summer in Mauritius. It is still hot (22-30°C, water at 28°C), but rainfall drops noticeably from 15 March and the cyclone risk gradually fades. The landscape is at its greenest after the January and February rains, and the Tamarin waterfalls are at their fullest. For a day away from the beach, hiring a car opens up the road through the Black River Gorges, lush after the summer rains.

12 March is a national holiday in Mauritius: Independence Day (1968). Expect military parades, flags in every town and fireworks in Port Louis. It's a good date to build a cultural trip around, with the rest of your stay in the second half of the month.

If you want warm water without the heaviest rain, March (especially the second half) is one of the best compromises. Hotel rates stay at low-season levels until the end of the month.

Climate in detail

Conditions in Mauritius in March

Air temperature
22-30°C
Average min - max
Sea temperature
28°C
Great for swimming
Monthly rainfall
200 mm
13 days of rain
Cyclone risk
High
Active cyclone season
Marine wildlife in March · spinner dolphins resident in Tamarin Bay year-round.
To do this month

4 standout activities in March

A selection of the activities best suited to this month's conditions. Prices and availability verified as of the update date below.

Canyoneur sac jaune fluo en surplomb d'une falaise des gorges de Rivière Noire à l'île Maurice

Canyoning Maurice

2 formules canyoning aux 7 cascades de Tamarin dès 66 € ( 5/5 sur 116 avis Manawa, l'activité outdoor la mieux notée du panel Maurice ).

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Sommet rocheux mauricien éclairé par la lumière du lever de soleil, végétation tropicale dense

Randonnée Maurice

17 randonnées guidées sur 6 zones ( Morne Brabant UNESCO, Gorges de Rivière Noire, Le Pouce, Chamarel ) dès 34 € pour les 7 cascades de Tamarin ( 5/5 sur 55 avis Manawa ).

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Deux plongeurs sous-marins encadrés en eaux turquoise de l'île Maurice

Plongée Maurice

12 formules plongée à l'île Maurice dès 50 € en exploration et 80 € en baptême, sur 4 spots ( Blue Bay, Grand Baie, Tamarin, Belle Mare ) via Manawa.

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Baleine à bosse en saut hors de l'eau lors d'une sortie d'observation des cétacés

Dauphins Maurice

7 sorties nage avec dauphins long-bec et observation baleines à bosse dès 53 € depuis Grande Rivière Noire ( 5/5 sur 11 avis Manawa, Dolswim ). Baleines juillet à octobre.

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Cultural events

Festivals and events in March

Independence Day· 12 March

The anniversary of Mauritius's independence (1968). Flags, military parades and fireworks in Port Louis.

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Mauritius month by month, climate at a glance

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January
23-30°C
Sea 28°C · 220 mm
February
23-30°C
Sea 28°C · 230 mm
March
22-30°C
Sea 28°C · 200 mm
April
21-29°C
Sea 27°C · 130 mm
May
19-27°C
Sea 26°C · 95 mm
June
17-25°C
Sea 25°C · 75 mm
July
17-24°C
Sea 24°C · 75 mm
August
17-25°C
Sea 23°C · 65 mm
September
17-25°C
Sea 23°C · 35 mm
October
18-27°C
Sea 24°C · 35 mm
November
20-28°C
Sea 25°C · 60 mm
December
22-30°C
Sea 27°C · 145 mm
Frequently asked questions

Your questions about Mauritius in March

What's the weather like in Mauritius in March?
Temperatures of 22-30°C, sea at 28°C and an average of 200mm of rain, mostly in the first half of the month (13 rainy days in total). The cyclone risk remains until mid-March, then drops quickly. The second half of March is generally more settled, as the island starts moving towards winter.
Are the Tamarin waterfalls more impressive in March?
Yes, March is one of the best months for canyoning at Tamarin's 7 Waterfalls (€66 for a taster, rated 5/5 from 116 Manawa reviews, the best-rated outdoor activity in Mauritius on the site). The flow peaks after the January and February rains, the pools are full and the Black River Gorges are at their lushest. Beware of flash floods after storms: guides keep a constant eye on the water level.
Are there any events not to miss in Mauritius in March?
Independence Day on 12 March (marking independence in 1968): military parades, national flags and fireworks in Port Louis. Maha Shivaratri can fall in early March depending on the lunar calendar (see the February page for more on this major Hindu festival). The Aapravasi Ghat international sea festival is sometimes held in March, depending on the year.
What are the best things to do in Mauritius in March?
Canyoning at Tamarin's 7 Waterfalls (€66-75, with the water at its peak), a hike through the Black River Gorges (€34-44, lush green scenery), diving at Blue Bay (€50-80, water at 28°C with good visibility) and swimming with dolphins (€53 with Dolswim). Avoid long helicopter flights in the first half of the month (risk of rain and wind).
Mauritius in March or April: which is better?
April is drier (130mm compared with 200mm in March) and already well into the shoulder season. March has warmer water (28°C compared with 27°C) and greener scenery. If you want settled, milder weather, choose April. If warm water and waterfalls in full flow matter more, March is still excellent (especially the second half).
Do hotel rates go up in March in Mauritius?
Not until the end of March or early April. March is still low season for European visitors (outside the French school holidays), with hotel rates similar to February. 5-star hotels (Anantara Iko, Constance Belle Mare, Long Beach, Hilton) cost €280 to €350 a night, and 3-star hotels in the north (Maison du Nord, Toparadis, Résidence Peramal) €65-90 a night for two.

Last updated: 15 October 2026 (October 2026). 30-year average climate data, Port-Louis station. Prices and availability verified as of the writing date.