Mauritius plays golf all year. That much is true. But the island in late September, with the trade winds settled and the fairways running firm, is a very different proposition from the island in February, when the humidity sits heavy and a cyclone may be circling somewhere out
Mauritius plays golf all year. That much is true. But the island in late September, with the trade winds settled and the fairways running firm, is a very different proposition from the island in February, when the humidity sits heavy and a cyclone may be circling somewhere out in the Indian Ocean. We have been building golf holidays since 1981, and Mauritius is one of those destinations where the month you pick shapes the whole trip.
What follows is our honest view of the Mauritian golfing year: the weather as it actually behaves, how the courses play through the seasons, the quiet windows worth chasing, and where we would base you once you land.
The Mauritian golfing year at a glance
Mauritius sits in the southern hemisphere, so its seasons run opposite to Britain’s. The cool, dry winter falls between May and November; the warm, humid summer between December and April. For golf this matters a great deal. Winter brings lower humidity, steadier trade winds and firm, fast-running fairways, ideal on the Links and Legend courses at Constance Belle Mare Plage, where a week starts at
Summer is green and lovely to look at, but it is also hotter and stickier, with tropical downpours and, between January and March, a genuine chance of a cyclone passing through. We will not pretend otherwise. Neither season is bad, and each suits a different golfer. The sensible move is to match the month to the trip you actually want, not the other way round.
May to November — the connoisseur's season
If you want the island at its golfing best, travel in the southern winter. From May the humidity drops, mornings turn crisp and the fairways firm up properly. Tamarina Golf Club, cut into the hills above Black River on the west coast, is at its most enjoyable now; the cooler air turns its climbs into a pleasure rather than a slog, and the views towards the mountains are at their clearest. We would base you at Tamarina Golf & Spa Resort itself, from
Over on the east coast, The Bay Club at Anahita, priced from
Where our specialists would stay in Mauritius
December to April — green, warm and beautifully relaxed
The Mauritian summer has its own case to make. Down on the south coast, Heritage Le Telfair, the estate’s golf and wellness flagship at
The trade-off is heat and humidity, which peak from January to March, along with that small but real cyclone risk. Our advice is simple and well practised. Tee off early, while the air is fresh and the greens still hold their pace, then take the spa or the shade for the afternoon. Played this way, summer gives you the quietest courses of the year and the most sensible windows on price.
Choosing your week — a specialist's view
The honest answer is that the best time depends on the golfer. For firm, fast championship conditions we steer clients towards June, September and October, and if we had to name a single base for that window it would be Constance Belle Mare Plage, with two courses on site and the winter winds usually kindest along that stretch of coast. For warm lagoons and the gentlest pace, summer rewards those who play early. One practical note: the transfer from the airport to the west coast can run to well over an hour, so if you land late in the day a south coast base such as Heritage Le Telfair keeps the first evening short.
Demand peaks around Christmas, New Year and the UK school holidays, and the shoulder weeks either side of those tend to offer the best balance of weather, quiet and availability. Every resort has its own rhythm of winds, tee-time pressure and seasonal rates. Tell us your handicap, who is travelling and the kind of week you have in mind, and we will hand-build the trip around your dates. Every booking carries PTS financial protection, and ATOL applies whenever flights form part of the package.
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What a golf break here costs by month, Mauritius
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mauritius good for golf all year round?
Yes. Mauritius is a genuine year-round golf destination, with championship courses such as Anahita Golf Course and The Links at Belle Mare Plage maintained to a high standard in every season. The character of your trip simply changes: cool, firm and breezy in the May-to-November winter; warm, lush and relaxed in the December-to-April summer. We tailor the itinerary to the conditions you most want to play in.
When is the rainy or cyclone season in Mauritius?
The wetter, more humid period runs from December to April, with the cyclone season concentrated between January and March. Tropical showers tend to be short and often confined to the afternoons, and the island’s courses stay green and playable throughout. Early-morning tee times are the seasoned traveller’s answer to the heat and the rain alike.
How far in advance should I book a Mauritius golf holiday?
For the peak winter months and the festive period we recommend booking several months ahead, as the finest resorts and tee times at venues like Constance Belle Mare Plage and Heritage Le Telfair fill early. As a hand-built operator, every trip is arranged to your dates and tastes — and because we are ATOL Protected with your money held securely in trust through PTS until you travel, you can plan with complete confidence well in advance.
Which Mauritius resorts are best for a golf-focused trip?
It depends on the coast and the courses you wish to play. The east coast offers Constance Belle Mare Plage with The Links and Legend, and Anahita with the Bay Club at Anahita; the south brings Heritage Le Telfair and Heritage Awali on the Le Chateau and La Reserve courses; and the west coast gives Tamarina Golf Club its dramatic mountain setting. We will pair the right resort and courses to your golf and your idea of the perfect week.
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