Mauritius Weather Today: Forecast, Temperatures and Local Travel Advice

The latest update from Mauritius Meteorological Services brings a new weather pattern for Mauritius today. If you’re on the island or arriving soon, here’s what to expect, from daytime sunshine to evening showers, plus practical advice for sea and land travel.

Key details for Mauritius weather today

• Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
• General situation: A frontal system is approaching from the southwest and will affect the island from this evening
• Morning: Fair weather islandwide
• Afternoon: Localised showers (may be moderate) over the north and central plateau, sunny elsewhere
• Maximum temperatures: 24-26°C over the high grounds, 28-31°C elsewhere
• Evening and night: Becoming gradually cloudy everywhere, with showers and possible fog patches over the high grounds
• Minimum temperatures tonight: 16-18°C over the central plateau, 20-22°C on the coast
• Winds: Southern sector, about 15 km/h, becoming variable tonight
• Sea: Moderate beyond the reefs, becoming rough tonight due to southwesterly swell (2.5 m); open-sea trips not advised from tonight
• High tides: 11:54 and 00:34 (next day)
• Low tides: 06:03 and 18:21
• Sunrise: 05:32. Sunset: 18:15
• Atmospheric pressure (04:00): 1017 hPa
• Extra info: About a 2°C drop in temperature is expected from tomorrow.

Current conditions around Mauritius (morning)

• Vacoas (central plateau): Partly cloudy, 22°C, easterly wind 10 km/h, 79% humidity
• Plaisance (SSR Airport): Partly cloudy, 24°C, easterly wind 10 km/h, 83% humidity
• Port Louis (capital): Fine, 26°C, westerly wind 11 km/h, 69% humidity
• Agalega: Fine, 28°C, ESE wind 8 km/h, 84% humidity
• Rodrigues, Plaine Corail and Pointe Canon: Fine, 24°C, light easterly winds

What does today’s weather mean for tourists?

Sunny conditions will dominate much of Mauritius this morning, giving you a pleasant start for island exploring or a beach outing. During the afternoon, localised showers could affect the north and central plateau (including Vacoas and higher inland areas), but elsewhere remains mostly sunny, a classic transition as the cool, dry months from May to October draw to a close in Mauritius.

By the evening and overnight, prepare for a change: increasing clouds and scattered showers are forecast for nearly the entire island. If you’re driving at night, particularly along mountain roads or in upland areas, watch for fog patches that reduce visibility. Temperatures will drop to between 16 and 18°C on the plateau and 20 to 22°C on the coast, so a jumper or light jacket is smart for evenings.

Sea and beach advice

The sea around Mauritius will remain moderate beyond the reefs during the day. However, conditions will deteriorate tonight with a southwesterly swell reaching 2.5 metres, making open-sea activities unsafe. The Mauritius Meteorological Services advise against any open-sea trips from tonight. If you’re planning a boat excursion or deep-sea fishing, check with your provider and consider staying close to shore or rescheduling.

Tides are running high around midday and then just after midnight, with low tides early in the morning and shortly after sunset. Swimmers, snorkellers, and surfers should pay extra attention to changing sea conditions and seek local advice at beaches.

Planning your day: practical travel tips

• Start outdoor activities early to take advantage of the fair weather across most of the island.
• Pack a compact umbrella or waterproof jacket, especially if you’ll be in the north or central highlands in the afternoon.
• If staying in upland regions (like Vacoas or Curepipe), keep in mind the cooler nights and potential for evening fog.
• Sea trips (catamaran, diving, or deep-sea fishing) should be planned for the morning or early afternoon and avoided after sunset tonight due to rough swell.
• With a temperature dip expected from tomorrow, check daily updates if you have mountain or nature hikes scheduled.

October is Mauritius’ last month of the cool, dry season. The days are becoming warmer and the humidity is rising, making it a comfortable time for travel before the wetter hot season from November to April begins. For ongoing updates and detailed marine forecasts, refer to official sources like the Mauritius Meteorological Services.

You can also read more on recent weather trends and practical advice in our previous forecasts.

Source: Editor + metservice.intnet.mu

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