January weather forecastAlma, Mauritius

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Alma, Mauritius, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature varying between 28.3°C (82.9°F) and 25.6°C (78.1°F).

Temperature

Alma measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F) in January, nearly consistent with the preceding month. Alma's January nights observe a minor shift from the daytime temperatures, resulting in an average dip to a still moderately hot 25.6°C (78.1°F).

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is appraised at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Alma.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall in Alma. Rain falls for 18.9 days and accumulates 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Alma, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:53 +04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.6h.

UV index

January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in January leads to these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Updated: Feb 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

During January, Alma experiences an average high-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low-temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Alma, Mauritius, are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

January is the month with the most rainfall in Alma. Rain falls for 18.9 days and accumulates 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.

In Alma, during January, the rain falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.

In Alma, Mauritius, the average day length in January is 13h and 12min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:53 +04.

The average sunshine duration in January in Alma, Mauritius, is 9.6h.

January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Alma.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Alma is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Today

Tomorrow

Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

27.6°C

28.3°C

28.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

18.2km/h

18.8km/h

18km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.1

8.9

5.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Alma, Mauritius

Average high temperature in January: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (23.5°C).

Average low temperature in January: 25.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (21.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Alma, Mauritius

Average pressure in January: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Alma, Mauritius

Average wind speed in January: 18.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (23.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (17.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Alma, Mauritius

Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Alma, Mauritius

Average rainfall in January: 97mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (8mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Alma, Mauritius

Average rainfall days in January: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.5 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alma, Mauritius

Average daylight in January: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alma, Mauritius

Average sunshine days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Alma, Mauritius

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Alma, Mauritius

Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Alma, Mauritius

Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).