Mauritius weather in December
Mauritius averages 30°C by day and 24°C at night in December, with the sea at 28°C and 19 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
30°C
Night
24°C
Sea
28°C
Rainy days
19
Flight from London
12h
What December feels like
December is hot but wet in Mauritius: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is warm at 28°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 19 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Mauritius is the #6 warmest in December.
Want it warmer in December?
These are hotter than Mauritius this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Mauritius weather by month
December is highlighted. Compare with November and January, or see the full year in Mauritius.
Mauritius in December: quick answers
Is Mauritius hot in December?
December is hot but wet in Mauritius: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 30°C and lows 24°C.
Can you swim in Mauritius in December?
The sea is warm at 28°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Mauritius in December?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the warmest month in Mauritius?
January, at an average high of 30°C. The coolest is July at 25°C.
How long is the flight to Mauritius from the UK?
About 12h direct from London, estimated from the 9,748 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in December for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in December from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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