Top 4 great reasons for a trip to Mauritius in July and August

One of the unique features of tropical islands is the year-round favorable weather. In Mauritius, the high tourist season takes place mainly during the summer, from November to February. Choosing to discover this dream destination during the winter months means taking full advantage of the favorable weather, out of the rainy season, with fewer visitors and still plenty of sports and water sports activities to enjoy. With a pleasant temperature during the day, swimming in water at 25° is a real moment of happiness along the magnificent beaches. Whether you’re a water sports enthusiast or a true Robinson, this is the right time to get your bags packed!

Here are four excellent reasons to come and spend an intense and unforgettable holiday in Mauritius in July and August. 

For a warm winter experience under the tropics

Forget the hot summer and the crowded beaches and enjoy the warmth that prevails during this very favorable season in Mauritius. This being the low tourist season, the beaches and other tourist spots are much less crowded during these winter months.  It is the perfect opportunity to explore the island and discover wonderful deserted beaches with crystal clear lagoons where you can play Robinson and sunbathe under a mild sun. 

July and August are the austral winter season in the southern hemisphere. The mild and temperate climate of Mauritius means that holidays can be enjoyed without any particular clothing constraints, with temperatures varying between 18° at night on the plateaus and 25° during the day on the coasts. Just pack a small sweater or a light pullover for evening outings. This is the ideal holiday weather with little rainfall, which means that sports and other leisure activities can be practiced to the full. There is less heat and humidity. 

 The water temperature is slightly cooler, which makes swimming pleasant and invigorating. This period is also marked by trade winds blowing from the east and south-east, much to the delight of sliding sports enthusiasts like kiters and other windsurfers and the period is also ideal for beautiful sailing trips in catamarans or sailboats.

For kitesurfing enthusiasts

July and August in Mauritius are ideal months for gliding sports that ensure great adrenaline rushes. It is the best season to indulge your passion for kitesurfing and an opportunity to learn if you are a beginner or to improve your techniques if you are experienced. The many kite spots in Mauritius invite you to experience real sports moments. Various clubs rent the appropriate equipment on base and experienced instructors will guide you for your first steps in the turquoise lagoons. Fly over the transparent waves and cover great distances in the wide lagoons surrounding Mauritius. 

The colourful sails spread over the regular spots (the famous spot above the Morne mountain in the south-west of Mauritius allows to fully enjoy the splendid and immense lagoons of Le Morne and La Prairie, the spot of La Preneuse in the west is more restricted) and the show of acrobatic figures is stunning against the azure sky.

Windsurfing enthusiasts will not miss out on the pleasure of taking advantage of the trade winds to split the waters of the various lagoons. To enjoy this type of sporting holiday, ask our concierges for advice and they will recommend our usual experienced service providers. 

For surfing at its best

 Surfers eagerly look forward to it: the southern winter is the time of great swells and breakers that delight surf enthusiasts. The roar of the waves breaking on the reefs is often impressive, even for the spectators who come to watch the regular riders roll out their right. If you live at Marguery Villas, it’s at Tamarin Bay, five minutes drive from your hotel residence, more precisely on the mythical spot of Dale that it takes place. Lycra or wetsuit, wax, leash, sun cream, you are ready to face the Mauritian wave and its pleasantly warm waters. Surfboards can be rented at the Tamarin hotel shop, but purists will arrive with their own 

 Beginner surfers practice in the rollers of the bay with Cyril, the surf instructor who initiates future surfing enthusiasts, while many others have fun in the less impressive but still fun morey. Have you come without a board? No problem, the two supermarkets and surf wear shops in Black River sell them: Make the most of it and offer your morey to a village child or drop it off at the Charity Shop before departing.

To save money in the low season

Far from the busy tourist season at the end of the year, traveling in Mauritius in the July period means lower rates and prices. Some activities are also more accessible, so it’s a great opportunity to try your hand at different sports or your dream activity. You will also benefit from less crowded tourist sites and attractions. The traditional haggling in the bazaar or in the souvenir shops is quite relaxed as

Many shops and restaurants offer cheaper prices. How about bringing back some 100% Mauritian souvenirs thus contributing to the local economy?

For many other good reasons

They are countless and give Mauritius its well-deserved reputation as a small paradise. One comes and succumbs to the charm of Mauritius for the natural kindness of the Mauritians, the warm welcome reserved for visitors, the extraordinary multiculturality of a mixed race people coming from different continents and forming a homogeneous society, the multitude of nautical activities, leisure and discovery to be practiced as a couple or with the family, the gastronomic odyssey of Mauritian cuisine, the fabulous and varied landscapes, the golden beaches with their crystal clear lagoons, the rich and tolerant cultural and cultural life, the very affordable shopping and our two top-of-the-range resorts Marguery Villas and Mythic Suites & Villas which celebrate the art of living like at home and ensure you an exceptional holiday and stay . 

Traveling to Mauritius in July and August means discovering the island differently and enjoying a holiday that’s special. Did you know that the longer you stay with us, the more discounts you get? Benefit from pleasant weather, perfect conditions for water sports as well as the discovery of the numerous activities offered by Mauritius while enjoying lower rates.