Austral summer · The start of the southern summer

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

The heat is back, the sea is warming up and there's little rain, with the cyclone season tentatively starting towards the end of the month.

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November marks the official start of the southern summer in Mauritius. Temperatures climb noticeably (20-28°C during the day, water at 25°C), rainfall stays moderate (60mm over 7 days on average), and the cyclone risk starts to creep up towards the end of the month.

It's also when tourism picks up again in Mauritius as the Christmas holidays approach. Hotels gradually put their prices up (20-30% higher than in October), though they stay below the December-January peak. It's one of the last chances for a reasonably priced stay before the festive season. If budget matters, give the car the same attention as the hotel and weigh up car hire deals from several companies before settling on one.

For activities, November opens up everything on the water (diving in comfortable conditions, snorkelling at Blue Bay, catamaran cruises) while keeping inter-season conditions for hiking and scenic flights. The humpback whales have gone, but spinner dolphins can be seen all year at Tamarin.

Climate in detail

Conditions in Mauritius in November

Air temperature

20-28°C

Average min - max

Sea temperature

25°C

Swimmable

Monthly rainfall

60 mm

7 days of rain

Cyclone risk

Low

Keep an eye on the forecast

Marine wildlife in November · spinner dolphins resident in Tamarin Bay year-round.

To do this month

5 standout activities in November

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

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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Silhouettes de passagers sur le pont d'un catamaran « Sunset Cruiser » au coucher du soleil à l'île Maurice

Catamaran Maurice

5 croisières en catamaran dès 62 € pour l'île aux Cerfs depuis Pointe Jérôme à 282 € en privatisation sunset Rivière Noire. Trou d'Eau Douce 5/5 sur 10 avis Manawa.

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Vue aérienne du parc marin de Blue Bay à l'île Maurice : lagon turquoise, barrière de corail au large

Blue Bay Maurice

13 activités sur la zone de Blue Bay au sud-est dès 20 € en VTT électrique à 90 € pour le quad le plus testé du panel ( 5/5 sur 31 avis ). Parc marin classé depuis 1997.

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Kitesurfer sur le lagon turquoise de l'île Maurice, voile en hauteur, planche en glisse

Kitesurf Maurice

6 formules de kitesurf au Morne, à Bel Ombre et à Anse la Raie : cours de 2 h dès 85 € ( 2 élèves max par moniteur ), stages, privé, location dès 80 €.

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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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Frequently asked questions

Your questions about Mauritius in November

Is November a good time to visit Mauritius?

Yes, it's a good in-between month. The southern summer returns, with rising temperatures (20-28°C), water at 25°C, moderate rain (60mm over 7 days) and a still-low cyclone risk. Hotel prices are mid-range ahead of the Christmas peak, and every activity is available in settled conditions.

What's the weather like in Mauritius in November?

It's turning to summer: 20-28°C by day (mild mornings, warm afternoons), water at 25°C and around 60mm of rain over 7 days. The trade wind eases. The cyclone risk stays low until late November, when it becomes moderate. The weather is settled most of the time and very pleasant overall.

Can you still see whales in Mauritius in November?

No, the humpback whale season in Mauritius ends between mid-October and early November. Boat trips then focus on spinner dolphins (resident all year in Tamarin Bay, a €53 Dolswim trip rated 5/5 from 11 Manawa reviews) and sometimes sperm whales (present all year on the continental shelf, a €66 Dolswim trip rated 5/5 from 38 reviews).

What are the best things to do in Mauritius in November?

Diving at Blue Bay (€50 for an exploration dive, €80 for a first dive, in comfortable 25°C water), a catamaran day trip to Île aux Cerfs (€69-74 with a barbecue), swimming with spinner dolphins (€53 from Grande Rivière Noire), hiking Le Morne Brabant (€44 with Yanature, while it's still not too hot) and kitesurfing lessons at Le Morne (the wind is easing but still good enough, €87 for a taster).

When does cyclone season start in Mauritius?

Officially on 15 November, but in practice the first cyclone alerts rarely come before mid-December. The season officially runs until 30 April, peaking in January-February. The chance of an alert affecting Mauritius in November is low (fewer than 1 alert every 3 years on average for the month).

Are hotels expensive in Mauritius in November?

Prices rise gradually as Christmas approaches. Expect €400 to €480 a night for 5-star resorts (versus €350-420 in October) and €80 to €110 a night for two in 3-star hotels in the north (Maison du Nord, Toparadis). It's still a good-value window before the festive peak (December-January), when the same hotels can double their prices.

Last updated: 28 October 2026 (October 2026). 30-year average climate data, Port-Louis station. Prices and availability verified as of the writing date.