When to go · Bel Ombre
Bel Ombre in December
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf)). Across Mauritius: Peak holiday season; book months ahead for Christmas.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Mauritius overall
- Prices
- High
- Mauritius overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf)). Across Mauritius: Peak holiday season; book months ahead for Christmas.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Bel Ombre's best window: May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf).
- JuneGreatInside Bel Ombre's best window: May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf).
- JulyGreatInside Bel Ombre's best window: May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf).
- AugustGreatInside Bel Ombre's best window: May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf).
Weather in December
- Bel OmbreHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 6 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Christmas big impact
25 Dec · Mauritius
Resorts full; peak prices.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Mauritius overall
- High
- Prices · Mauritius overall
- High
Mauritius overall: Peak holiday season; book months ahead for Christmas.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bel Ombre, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Dec: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 6
May: 3 (better)
Crowds
Dec: High
May: Low
Prices
Dec: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 1
May: 0
December: Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf)). Across Mauritius: Peak holiday season; book months ahead for Christmas.
May: Inside Bel Ombre's best window: May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf).
Bel Ombre: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen