Make December Magical in Mauritius

One of South Africa's favourite places in which to holiday in December is the island of Mauritius.

By Flight Centre - 20 Sep 2022

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It’s the first choice that visitors should be looking for as an idyllic holiday destination. Called “Heaven on Earth” Mauritius has a warm tropical climate which makes it a sought-after destination.

For starters, it has beautiful, laid-back beaches (about 100 of them in total). A warm, sublime turquoise-coloured and smooth sea lapping its shores. Spectacular lagoons, coral reefs, that offer great snorkelling and scuba diving and a wide variety of water sports like wind-surfing catamaran sailing, pedalo self-propelled water-scooters, and glass-bottomed boats. There are beautiful hiking trails; majestic waterfalls; wonderful flora in the rainforests and mountainous jungles. Not to mention interesting and endemic fauna like the Flying Fox and other wonderful creatures in unexplored places. Mauritius boasts a diverse, rich history – too fascinating to go into any detail in this article but enough to keep history buffs enthralled.

You will have plenty of activities to keep yourself engaged when you are in Mauritius. If you are planning to visit Mauritius in December, then you will need to take a closer look below to get some first-hand information about the island.

Weather In Mauritius In December

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Like other islands situated in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius experiences summer during December. The temperature starts to incline towards the warmer side by the end of October and with the start of December, it is the peak of summer. This is the ideal time for many water adventures like scuba diving and snorkelling. The nights are a little cooler and the days are hot, with a mild breeze blowing throughout the day. The daytime temperatures might go into the 30s at times and the daylight hours on this island are really long.

Expect the sun to rise at around 5:45 AM and it sets after 6:30 PM. The average temperature during the day is anywhere between 28°C to 34°C and during the night it falls to between  24°C and 20°C. The weather in Mauritius in December is mostly dry and sunny, but don’t be surprised to experience a few mild spells of showers as well. This is even more common towards the end of the month, in most parts of the island.

Things To Do In Mauritius In December

Mauritius is not only about relaxing on the beach. There’s way more than that on this small island. It is the perfect place to pump in some adrenaline and engage in fun outdoor activities.

Amongst its many water-based attractions is the unique opportunity to explore the country’s underwater diversity without getting your feet wet … by mini-submarine! Observe the reefs and their inhabitants from the comfort of your expertly piloted submarine, and travel 35 metres deep to wonder at a sunken shipwreck. Whale watching by boat is also a popular pastime. And while on the subject of ‘keeping dry’ why not take an awe-inspiring helicopter flight over parts of the island?

Mauritius in December is peak season and travellers from all around the world come to spend their Christmas and New year holidays lapping up the glorious weather. If you want to enjoy your holiday in Mauritius, then making your bookings in advance is key for enjoying cheap holidays in Mauritius in December. The more you wait, the more expensive flight tickets to Mauritius get. Don’t wait until the last minute, speak to one of our Travel Experts, TODAY!

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