Mauritius
Mauritius in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
Mauritius in May is climatically well suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. The average daily high is around 26 °C, and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
81/100 · #7
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#8
Sun
#10
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: none
Mauritius · MayPhoto: "dronepicr" · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 26 °C
- Average low
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 27 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 75 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 27 | 26 | 15 | 84 | 6.6 | 78 | 5.8 | 28 | 71 |
| May (selected) | 26 | 25 | 11 | 42 | 5.6 | 75 | 5.8 | 27 | 81 |
| June | 25 | 23 | 10 | 32 | 5.1 | 73 | 6.5 | 25 | 85 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (81/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -10 | +1.3 °C | +1.3 °C | +4.1 | +41.1 mm | +1 h | +2.8 % | ±0 m/s | +0.9 °C |
| June | +4 | -1.5 °C | -1.5 °C | -1.4 | -10.7 mm | -0.5 h | -2.2 % | +0.7 m/s | -1.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Mauritius in May?
The average daily high is around 26 °C, with an average daily low of about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Mauritius in May?
The sea is about 27 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in May?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 42 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
By the climate score, August, September, October and November are the strongest months for Mauritius. For a beach trip: September, October, November and December. May is not among them.