Real-data comparison · updated 18/07/2026
Mauritius or Malé?
The same dilemma every year. Here are the two, side by side, on the only measurable criteria: actually recorded weather, up-to-date hotel budget, indicative flight — then an honest verdict.
| MauritiusMauritius | MaléMaldives | |
|---|---|---|
| Best time | from March to December | from January to April |
| Average temperatures (24 h) | 22° to 27° | 27° to 29° |
| Rainy season | Jan, Feb | May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Indicative round-trip flight | ~€719 | ~€697 |
| Budget hotel | from €70/night | from €130/night |
| Indicative weekly budget | ~€1209 | ~€1607 |
| Vibe | — | — |
| Learn more | Mauritius guide → | Estimate Malé → |
So, Mauritius or Malé?
Choose Mauritius for…
- the budget: ~€1209 a week vs ~€1607
- less rainy season
Choose Malé for…
- its best time to go: from January to April
Flight + hotel, for your dates
Decide with real prices
Estimate both for your dates — the real flight + hotel price often settles it better than any comparison.
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Flight: indicative round trip per traveller; hotel: low-season range per night per room — estimates updated on 18/07/2026, the actual price shows up for your dates in the tool.