Despite being a small island, Mauritius' climate and landscape vary widely from region to region. It's hot and humid tropical climate is present in most areas for most of the year. The average temperature is 23°C (73°F). Summer lasts from December to April when there are occasional heavy tropical rains.

The temperature on the coastal areas varies between 22°C in winter and 34°C in summer. The sea temperature varies between 22°C and 27°C. In the central part of the island, the maximum daytime temperature varies from about 19°C in August to about 26°C in February. The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the East and the South.

It is also the cyclone season with the risk of storms highest between January and April. Winter, from May to November, is balmy and warm in coastal regions not exposed to the south-east trade winds. In the windswept regions and central highlands the winter months are cooler with light rain. The east coast can be quite cool in winter due to strong winds.