Mauritius weather in May
Mauritius averages 28°C by day and 22°C at night in May, with the sea at 28°C and 10 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It cools by about 2°C into June.
Day
28°C
Night
22°C
Sea
28°C
Rainy days
10
Flight from London
12h
What May feels like
May is hot in Mauritius: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 28°C: comfortable for long swims.
Expect some rain: about 10 days with at least 1 mm.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Mauritius is the #26 warmest in May.
Want it warmer in May?
These are hotter than Mauritius this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Mauritius weather by month
May is highlighted. Compare with April and June, or see the full year in Mauritius.
Mauritius in May: quick answers
Is Mauritius hot in May?
May is hot in Mauritius: proper beach weather. Average highs are 28°C and lows 22°C.
Can you swim in Mauritius in May?
The sea is warm at 28°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Mauritius in May?
Expect some rain: about 10 days with at least 1 mm.
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 May for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in May 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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