Mauritius in February
Published · The Villa Mauritius
February is the wettest month of the year in the north and the quietest for arrivals: it was the month with the fewest visitors in 2025. Expect heat, humidity and heavy but short downpours, with plenty of sun in between and a sea above 28 °C.
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The weather in February
At the northern weather station of Pamplemousses, a few kilometres inland, the February averages are 30.8 °C by day and 22.2 °C at night, 240 mm of rain over 16 days with at least 1 mm, and 7.7 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 28.2 °C off Grand Baie.
February 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 | 30.8 °C |
|---|---|
| Night temperature | 22.2 °C |
| Rain (Pamplemousses station) | 240 mm, 16 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h a day |
| Sea at Grand Baie | 28.2 °C |
| Cyclone season | Yes (1 November to 15 May) |
| Golf | Hot and humid, with showers: early tee times only. |
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What to do in Mauritius in February
February is a month of festivals. The Chinese Spring Festival fills Port Louis Chinatown with lion and dragon dances (17 February 2026, 6 February 2027). Maha Shivaratree sends pilgrims dressed in white walking to the sacred lake of Grand Bassin (15 February 2026). 1 February marks the Abolition of Slavery. On calm mornings the warm lagoon is perfect for snorkelling, and the deep-sea fishing season for marlin is in full swing.
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Public holidays and events in February
The dates that change the rhythm of the island this month, from the official lists of the Government of Mauritius.
- 1 February: Abolition of Slavery (public holiday; also Thaipoosam Cavadee in 2026)
- 6 February 2027 and 17 February 2026: Chinese Spring Festival (public holiday)
- 15 February 2026: Maha Shivaratree (public holiday)
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Crowds and prices in February
In February 2025 the island received 95,991 visitors: one of the quietest months (12th of 12). At the villa, February is high season (2,200 € a night, 7 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 February a good time to visit Mauritius?
Yes for a quiet, warm stay with a very warm sea, if you accept rain on some afternoons. It is the wettest month and in cyclone season.
What is the weather like in Mauritius in February?
In the north, about 31 °C by day and 22 °C at night, 240 mm of rain over 16 days at the Pamplemousses station and 7.7 hours of sunshine a day.
How warm is the sea in Mauritius in February?
About 28.2 °C on average off Grand Baie, in the north.
Is February 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.
