Mauritius in April
Published · The Villa Mauritius
April is the end of summer: still warm by day, a little less humid, with the sea around 27 to 28 °C. Showers become rarer through the month. Easter brings European and South African families, so the Easter weeks are busier than the rest of the month.
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The weather in April
At the northern weather station of Pamplemousses, a few kilometres inland, the April averages are 29.8 °C by day and 20.8 °C at night, 158 mm of rain over 15 days with at least 1 mm, and 7.4 hours of sunshine a day. Mont Choisy has no station of its own: it lies between this station and the drier west coast. The sea averages about 27.5 °C off Grand Baie.
April is part of the official cyclone season, from 1 November to 15 May. Most weeks pass without a cyclone; when one approaches, the weather service issues warnings in stages and the island stops for a day or two. Travel insurance covers it.
| Day temperature | 29.8 °C |
|---|---|
| Night temperature | 20.8 °C |
| Rain (Pamplemousses station) | 158 mm, 15 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h a day |
| Sea at Grand Baie | 27.5 °C |
| Cyclone season | Yes (1 November to 15 May) |
| Golf | Good conditions return: warm, less humid, greens in shape. |
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What to do in Mauritius in April
April suits everything: beaches, boat trips, the botanical garden at Pamplemousses and a morning in Port Louis without the summer heat. The horse racing season usually opens at the Champ de Mars in Port Louis in April, a Saturday afternoon tradition that runs until early December. In 2027 Ougadi falls on 7 April.
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Public holidays and events in April
The dates that change the rhythm of the island this month, from the official lists of the Government of Mauritius.
- 7 April 2027: Ougadi (public holiday)
- Easter: school holidays in Europe and South Africa
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Crowds and prices in April
In April 2025 the island received 120,157 visitors: an average month for visitors (5th of 12). At the villa, April is mid season (1,800 € a night, 5 nights minimum): see rates and availability.
Staying in Mont Choisy
The Villa Mauritius is a private four-suite villa for eight guests inside the Mont Choisy Le Golf estate, a few hundred metres from the first tee and three minutes from the beach.
FAQ
Questions about this
Is April a good time to visit Mauritius?
Yes, one of the most balanced months: warm sea, fewer showers, green island. Book the Easter weeks early.
What is the weather like in Mauritius in April?
In the north, about 30 °C by day and 21 °C at night, 158 mm of rain over 15 days at the Pamplemousses station and 7.4 hours of sunshine a day.
How warm is the sea in Mauritius in April?
About 27.5 °C on average off Grand Baie, in the north.
Is April cyclone season in Mauritius?
Yes. The official cyclone season runs from 1 November to 15 May. Most weeks pass without a cyclone, and the weather service warns several days ahead.
