What's the Weather Like in Mauritius in April?
In Mauritius, the warm season usually lasts from December 5 to April 9.
Is Mauritius Hot In April?
The average daily high temperature for April in Mauritius is above 27°C. The average temperature stays around 25°C with lows of 22°C.
How Much Sun Does Mauritius Get in April?
Mauritius sees around eight sunshine hours in April.
Unusual Weather In Mauritius
Cyclones In Mauritius
It is rather uncommon to experience a cyclone in April. Over the last century there have only been a couple of occasions where significant storms have affected the island in April.
Cyclone Lezissy
The most recent tropical storm to hit Mauritius in April was Lezissy, which passed through the Indian Ocean in April 1989, but wind levels only reached a peak of 50mph.
Tropical Cyclone Krissy
Also in 1989, tropical cyclone Krissy hit Mauritius from the end of March through to early April where wind speeds reached a peak of 95mph. It is estimated that Krissy destroyed 8-25% crops across the region.
Does It Rain In April In Mauritius?
Mauritius receives on average 178mm of rain arcross the month spread across nine days. Throughout the month the most common types of precipitation are moderate rain, light rain, and thunderstorms.
Is Mauritius Humid In April?
Humidity levels at this time of year typically range from a mildly humid 68% to a very humid 96%, rarely dropping below 60% or reaching 100%.
How WIndy Is Mauritius In April?
During April wind speeds are relatively low, ranging from light to moderate breezes rarely exceeding anything is stronger.
How Warm Is the Sea In Mauritius In April?
The sea temperature during April is very high at this time of year at 27°C ideal for spending extended periods in the water.
Hotels for Mauritius in April
La Pirogue
La Pirogue is a four-star resort situated in Flic-en-Flac. This stunning, tropical hotel offers guests a wealth of luxurious facilities and activities including the Aura Spa and Hammam, a fitness centre, large outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing.
Ocean Beauty Boutique Hotel
The Ocean Beauty Boutique Hotel is situated near Pereybere Beach, Grand Bay Beach and Merville Beach. This boutique hotel offers contemporary furnished rooms which offer king sized beds with orthopedic mattresses and pillows. Each room comes with top of the range Bose speakers playing chill-out music.
Villa Narmada
If you're looking for a cheaper option Villa Narmada in Grand Bay offers air-conditioned apartments with fully equipped kitchens and even a communal outdoor swimming pool. All apartments are modern in style and offer spacious balconies, living areas and dining rooms.
Oberoi Mauritius
The Oberoi Mauritius is a stunning five-star hotel located along the sandy beaches of Turtle Bay. This hotel features a swimming pool, spa, wellness centre and fitness centre. The Oberoi is also perfect for families as it offers a kids club, evening entertainment and activities such as snorkeling, windsurfing and scuba diving.
Beaches for April for Mauritius
It's important to remember when in Mauritius that not all the beaches are safe for swimming, so make sure to check beforehand or look out for signs on the day. Furthermore, nudism is not allowed in Mauritius, however all of the beaches in Mauritius are public, this is even relevant for the hotel beaches!
St Felix
St Felix is located at the very south of the island, situated between the towns of Soulliac and Belle Ombre. This stunning beach offers fine white sand and the sea comes in a variety of colours such as light turquoise or a darker blue. The only downside of this beach is that swimming is not possible due to the strong sea currents and many coral reefs are scattered along the beach.
Things to Do in Mauritius in April
Le Mourne Brabant
Le Morne Brabant is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Mauritius. This stunning natural peninsula is renowned for a single standing basaltic rock, which reaches a staggering 1821 feet above sea level. This area of natural beauty also boasts a number of lagoons to explore and is home to a number of rare plant species including Mandrinette and Trochetia Boutoniana.
Black River Gorges
is a national park located in Mauritius, spread across an area of 16,244 hectares. This is definitely the best place on the whole island to find rare bird species and of course flora and fauna. There are also a number of interesting animals roaming the area such as the rusa deer and the Mauritian flying fox.
Belle Mare Plage
If the weather's warm and sunny you may want to go for a few rounds of golf whilst on holiday. Bell Mare plage offers not one but two championship 18-hole golf courses, designed specifically to host international tournaments for renowned golf professionals. Since December 2009, the Legend and Links courses have hosted a number of acclaimed tournaments such as the MCB Tour Championship.
Ganga Talao
The Ganga Talao also known as the Grand Bassin is a crater lake located in the district of Savanne, found in the heart of Mauritius. This area is considered to be the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius and because of this a temple was built close to the lake, dedicated to the Lord Shiva, Hanuman and Lakshmi. During Shivaratri, many pilgrims walk bare feet from their homes to the lake.
Dates for the diary
The Indian Ocean Rowing Race is a significant event in the Mauritius sporting calendar. Held between April and July every year, teams from across the world start in Western Australia and row across the Indian Ocean. In total the route is over 3000 miles long and can take rowers up to 80 days to reach the island, marking the end of this grueling race.
Yugadi/Ugadi marks the beginning of the Telegu New Year. The date of Ugadi changes every year, for example, in 2013 it was celebrated on April 11th, while in 2014 it was celebrated on March 31st. It is mainly Hindus who celebrate this momentous day, by eating a dish with six different ingredients.
