AI-generatedFlic-en-Flac at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jan · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 28.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 604 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 155 m
Climate in Flic-en-Flac
Flic-en-Flac has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. January is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Flic-en-Flac is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Flic-en-Flac
The best time to visit Flic-en-Flac is from March to December. In March, though, the cyclone season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from April to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The rainy season is from January to February; the wettest month is January with 151 mm.
Flic-en-Flac through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Flic-en-Flac in the dry season
Mar – Dec
Excellent
- 24–30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Flic-en-Flac in the rainy season
Jan – Feb
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan – Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – December
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:4018:12
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:27–06:10 · evening 17:43–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:18–05:27 · evening 18:26–18:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Flic-en-Flac compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 26° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The sea warms from 24° to 25°. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 20° |
| Sea | 24° | 25° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.8 h |
What is the weather like in Flic-en-Flac in October?
In October, Flic-en-Flac is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 32 min05:40 – 18:12
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Compare two months in Flic-en-Flac
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Flic-en-Flac (score 96 and 94). In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in May. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 96 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 20° |
| Sea | 24.2° | 26.7° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 hbetter | 7.3 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 18 mm | 22 mm |
| Muggy days | 9better | 21 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Flic-en-Flac month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January30° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In January, Flic-en-Flac is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 151 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
Flic-en-Flac in January76February30° · Sea 28° · 6.8 h
In February, Flic-en-Flac is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 127 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
Flic-en-Flac in February81March30° · Sea 28° · 6.9 h
In March, Flic-en-Flac is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
Flic-en-Flac in March88April29° · Sea 28° · 7.2 h
In April, Flic-en-Flac is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
Flic-en-Flac in April94May27° · Sea 27° · 7.3 h
In May, Flic-en-Flac is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
Flic-en-Flac in May94June25° · Sea 25° · 7.2 h
In June, Flic-en-Flac is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
Flic-en-Flac in June88July24° · Sea 24° · 7.0 h
In July, Flic-en-Flac is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
Flic-en-Flac in July87August24° · Sea 24° · 7.1 h
In August, Flic-en-Flac is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
Flic-en-Flac in August93September25° · Sea 24° · 7.4 h
In September, Flic-en-Flac is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
Flic-en-Flac in September96October26° · Sea 24° · 7.9 h
In October, Flic-en-Flac is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
Flic-en-Flac in October90November28° · Sea 26° · 7.8 h
In November, Flic-en-Flac is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 31 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
Flic-en-Flac in November83December29° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h
In December, Flic-en-Flac is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Flic-en-Flac.
Flic-en-Flac in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Flic-en-Flac
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (18°), the warmest in February (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from November to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 216 days a year, mostly from November to May.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 75 | 30° | 23° | 27.7° | 7.0 h | 17 | 151 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 30° | 23° | 28.1° | 6.8 h | 16 | 127 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 30° | 23° | 28.1° | 6.9 h | 13 | 97 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 29° | 22° | 27.6° | 7.2 h | 8 | 46 |
| MayMay | 94 | 27° | 20° | 26.7° | 7.3 h | 4 | 22 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 25° | 19° | 25.1° | 7.2 h | 2 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 24° | 18° | 24.1° | 7.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 24° | 18° | 23.6° | 7.1 h | 2 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 25° | 18° | 23.6° | 7.4 h | 2 | 14 |
| OctoberOct | 96 | 26° | 19° | 24.2° | 7.9 h | 5 | 18 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 28° | 20° | 25.5° | 7.8 h | 8 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 83 | 29° | 22° | 26.9° | 7.5 h | 12 | 68 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
20.28° S, 57.37° E · 155 m · Indian/Mauritius
Sea temperature in Flic-en-Flac
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.5 – 25.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Flic-en-Flac ranges from 23.6 °C in August to 28.1 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. From June to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 27.3 and 28.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.1° | 27.3° | 28.7° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.1° | 27.4° | 28.8° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.6° | 26.9° | 28.2° | warm |
| MayMay | 26.7° | 26.1° | 27.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 25.1° | 24.5° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 24.1° | 23.4° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 23.6° | 23.0° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.6° | 23.0° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 24.2° | 23.5° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 25.5° | 24.8° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 26.9° | 26.4° | 27.9° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Flic-en-Flac
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.9 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Flic-en-Flac, 63 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 13 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Flic-en-Flac: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Flic-en-Flac has about 5 rainy days with 18 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Flic-en-Flac
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in January (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Flic-en-Flac
How breezy and how cloudy Flic-en-Flac is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Flic-en-Flac typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over Flic-en-Flac: mostly sunny, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Flic-en-Flac
How often the day gets hot in Flic-en-Flac (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Flic-en-Flac has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Flic-en-Flac
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Flic-en-Flac in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Flic-en-Flac has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 79).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 96
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 15 min
- Distance
- 9,750 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (3 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Flic-en-Flac lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Flic-en-Flac vs Port Louis
In October Flic-en-Flac has the better holiday weather (score 96 vs 88). During the day Port Louis is 2 °C warmer than Flic-en-Flac. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Flic-en-Flac | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 96 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 28° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 10 |
| Best time | Mar – Dec | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
Mauritius in October: the best places
In October, Flic-en-Flac ranks 1 of 3 destinations in this country.
- Flic-en-FlacThis page26°24°96
- 2Grand Baie27°24°87
- 3Port Louis28°24°76
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Frequently asked questions about Flic-en-Flac
When is the best time to visit Flic-en-Flac?
The best time to visit Flic-en-Flac is from March to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Flic-en-Flac?
The sea temperature in Flic-en-Flac ranges from 23.6 °C in August to 28.1 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Flic-en-Flac in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Flic-en-Flac?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Flic-en-Flac?
The rainy season is from January to February; the wettest month is January with 151 mm. The driest month is July with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Flic-en-Flac get?
Flic-en-Flac gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 7.9 hours a day; in February there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Flic-en-Flac in?
Flic-en-Flac is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Flic-en-Flac?
A nonstop flight from London to Flic-en-Flac takes about 12 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,750 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Flic-en-Flac?
Flic-en-Flac lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Flic-en-Flac?
Flic-en-Flac has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 79). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 94, summer holidays 87, October half-term 96, Christmas holidays 79.