January weather forecast
Mauritius

In Mauritius, January is marked as one of the warmest months of the year with average high temperatures reaching up to 29.2°C (84.6°F). As part of the Southern Hemisphere, Mauritius experiences its summer season from November to April, thus January is comfortably situated in the heart of summer.

As for precipitation, January is a part of the wet peak period that spans from January to March. During this time, the island country receives approximately two-thirds of its annual rainfall. January's rainfall contributes significantly to the average annual precipitation of 2032mm (80"), with many regions receiving heavy rainfall, ranging from 203mm (7.99") to 254mm (10"). Despite the increased rainfall, the island still enjoys substantial sunshine hours, balancing out the wet conditions with periods of clear skies.

In comparison to the previous month, December, temperatures in January are slightly higher, contributing to the peak summer heat. Following January, February continues this trend with similar temperature averages and precipitation levels.

As for notable cities, Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius situated on the leeward side, experiences a tropical climate with less rainfall in January compared to regions on the windward side. On the contrary, places located at higher altitudes, such as Plaine Champagne in the south at 700 meters above sea level, experience subtropical climate conditions with rain prevalent throughout the year, including in January.

January in Mauritius is also characterized by relatively high humidity levels, with February being the most humid month of the year. Wind conditions in January feature strong trade winds blowing from the southeast, with average wind speeds ranging from 20.9km/h (13mph) to 29km/h (18mph). Despite the rainy conditions, the seawater remains warm with average temperatures between 22.2°C (72°F) and 27.2°C (81°F), proving to be comfortable for swimming.

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• Port Louis - January »
  As Port Louis transitions into January, the average high-temperature stands at a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. In Port Louis, Mauritius, in January, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 97mm (3.82") of accumulated precipitation.
• Curepipe - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Curepipe, Mauritius, is January, when the rain falls for 22.2 days and typically aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation. The months with the highest humidity in Curepipe are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
• Quatre Bornes - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Quatre Bornes is January, when the rain falls for 22.2 days and typically aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation. In Quatre Bornes, Mauritius, during January, the rain falls for 22.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation.
• Mahebourg - January »
  An average temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F) is logged during the nights of January in Mahebourg, a small step down from daytime highs. In Mahebourg, in January, during 20 rainfall days, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Saint Pierre - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Saint Pierre are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%. The months with the highest humidity in Saint Pierre are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
• Le Hochet - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Le Hochet is January, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Le Hochet is January, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.
• Goodlands - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Goodlands are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%. January in Goodlands, Mauritius, is the month with the highest wind gust speed with an average of 25.2km/h (15.7mph).
• Triolet - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Triolet is January, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Triolet, Mauritius.
• Souillac - January »
  Swimming, diving, and other water activities in the temperature range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as very enjoyable and comfortable for prolonged durations. When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Souillac?
• Tamarin - January »
  January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Tamarin. January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Tamarin, Mauritius.
• Plaine Magnien - January »
  Beginning the year in Plaine Magnien January offers a warm and scenic tropical setting complemented by an ample amount of rainfall. On the first day of January in Plaine Magnien, Mauritius, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:53.