There is always a breeze from the ocean however so that most people will find it pleasant. On the coast the temperature can go down to 16-18 C during the night so that we recommend taking a pullover. As you can see the variation of temperature on Mauritius is small such that enjoyable holidays can be spent there at any time of the year. Although the weather is normally sunny it does rain. The rain showers are normally short and are a pleasant change from the sun.
Tea is grown on the island and is plentiful in the shops.
The local people rarely drink ground coffee although an excellent version called coffee chamarel is grown on the island. They mostly prefer instant coffee. Locally bottled wine and imported South African and French wines can be purchased from 45 - 200 Rupees per bottle. An excellent beer called phoenix is brewed on the island and has proved to be very popular with our guests, price is 25 rupees a bottle in local supermarket but triple in private hotels and bars. Locally manufactured rums are also available and cost very little.