Mauritius is a little distant but not so far that your plane lands after a day or two. From Dubai it takes six and a half hours to cover the distance, and here’s something that is often not mentioned in many guides: Mauritius’ time zone is UTC + 4, the same as the UAE. That means there is no need to adjust the time on your phone when you land; in itself, that makes it much easier for the ones living in the Gulf to get there than to the Maldives or Sri Lanka.  

The guide by the best travel agency in Dubai goes month by month through all of 2026, tells you what UAE passport and visa rules mean when it comes to entry and which month you might find suitable for your type of vacation. 

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Choose Season Wisely 



Unlike other counties in the world, Mauritius only has a two-season climate. Here’s a description of each season. 

• Summer lasts from November to April with warm and wet weather, high humidity, and hot rains. The peak period of cyclone threat is from January until March. 
• Winter is from June to September and is characterized by mild temperatures, dry climate, and winds blowing mostly on the east coast. 

The best months are May and October as the temperature gets neutral which is why they attract numerous regular travellers and newlyweds.

Month by Month Guide of Mauritius 

Best Time for Different Type of Travellers 



Honeymooners and couples 

In May or October, you will experience fewer crowds, softer light for photos, and lower rates compared to the July–August or December peaks. 

Families working around UAE school holidays 

The UAE's summer break (July–August) lines up with Mauritius's dry winter, which is good news for weather but bad news for your wallet and for beach space. This is peak season on the island too, so book resorts months ahead.  

If your dates are fixed to school holidays and you land in that window, keep your itinerary flexible and buy travel insurance that covers weather disruption. 

Budget travellers 

Aim for May, June, or September. You get the tail end or lead-up to the dry season without paying peak-season rates. 

Divers and snorkellers 

The dry season (May to October) brings calmer seas and clearer water on both coasts, which makes for better underwater visibility than the choppier, rain-fed summer months. 

Important Note: Skip February and March unless you have no choice. February carries both the highest average rainfall and the peak of cyclone season.

Tips for UAE Travellers 

• Currency: The Mauritian Rupee (MUR). AED isn't accepted on the island, so carry a card or exchange cash. Also, most resorts and restaurants take major cards without issue. 
• Language: English and French are both used officially, and Mauritian Creole is spoken everywhere day to day. 
• Ramadan: If you're travelling during Ramadan, know that Mauritius isn't set up around it the way the UAE is and restaurants run normal hours, so plan iftar timings and meals yourself rather than expecting the schedule to shift for you. 
• Travel insurance: If you're booking anywhere between November and April, get a policy that explicitly covers cyclone delays and cancellations.  

Conclusion 

If you're from the UAE and want to visit Mauritius in 2026, the ideal months are May, June, September, and October. These months guarantee you dry weather, relaxed seas, minimal crowds and great flight and hotel deals.  

If your trip is connected to the UAE summer school vacation, then you need to choose August as that month. However, don't make any non-refundable bookings for January to March because most likely you'll encounter bad rain and storms during that period; but if you do decide to travel in those months, make sure to check the Mauritius Met Services forecast a few days prior to your departure date. 

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