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. 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, with many regions receiving heavy rainfall, ranging from 203mm to 254mm. 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 to 29km/h. Despite the rainy conditions, the seawater remains warm with average temperatures between 22.2°C and 27.2°C, proving to be comfortable for swimming.

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• Port Louis - January »
  The average high-temperature in Port Louis for January is a still warm 28.3°C, closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. On the first day of January sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:53.
• Curepipe - January »
  The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in January is estimated at 33°C. Beginning the year in Curepipe January remains one of the warmest months overall, with an average high temperature of 28.3°C.
• Quatre Bornes - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Quatre Bornes are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%. The months with the highest UV index in Quatre Bornes are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Mahebourg - January »
  On the first day of January in Mahebourg sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:52. January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mahebourg, Mauritius.
• Saint Pierre - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Saint Pierre, Mauritius, is January, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Saint Pierre is January, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm of precipitation.
• Le Hochet - January »
  In January, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 33°C. January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Le Hochet.
• Goodlands - January »
  January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Goodlands, Mauritius. January in Goodlands is the month with the highest wind gust speed with an average of 25.2km/h.
• Triolet - January »
  Notable characteristics in January's weather profile for Triolet feature a relatively high humidity and significant rainfall. January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Triolet.
• Souillac - January »
  In Souillac in January, the average water temperature is 27.5°C. In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:53.
• Tamarin - January »
  January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Tamarin. Tamarin, Mauritius begins the year with balmy January climates, characterised by warm sea temperatures and a high likelihood of rainfall.
• Plaine Magnien - January »
  As December transitions into January, the average high-temperature in Plaine Magnien rests at a still moderately hot 27.9°C, maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Beginning the year in Plaine Magnien, Mauritius, January offers a warm and scenic tropical setting complemented by an ample amount of rainfall.