Mauritius (the island)

Overview

Mauritius is the main island of the Republic of Mauritius. It is home to the capital, Port Louis, over 95% of the population, the country's economic activity, and the vast majority of Mauritius's tourism sector.

Main towns

Tourist attractions

Towns and their heritage

Beaches and coastline

Nature and activities

Climate and weather

Mauritius has a mild tropical climate. The northern and western regions are warmer and drier than the rest of the island.

During the southern summer, from November to April, the weather is hot (especially in December-February) and humid. Rainfall is heavy in February-March, particularly on the central plateau. The southern summer is also cyclone season, but generally, cyclones here are far less violent than in the Caribbean, for example, and rarely "destructive." In any case, the authorities do an excellent job of informing and protecting the population. In the southern winter, temperatures are slightly cooler, as they are year-round on the central plateau compared to the coasts.