January weather forecast
Bel Ombre, Mauritius

January in Bel Ombre, Mauritius, welcomes in the new year with warm, tropical conditions. The temperatures remain high, with a comfortable sea temperature making for perfect beach conditions. The rainfall is the highest for the year, with a hefty 262mm (10.31") falling over an average of 20 days. Visitors during January should prepare for a blend of sunny skies and intermittent showers. The UV index is at its peak this month, so sun protection is a must.

Temperature

The months of January through March see the peak of Bel Ombre's temperatures, averaging a high of 28°C (82.4°F).

Rainfall

In Bel Ombre, in January, during 20 rainfall days, 262mm (10.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 209 rainfall days, and 1814mm (71.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Bel Ombre, in January, the average water temperature is 27°C (80.6°F).
Note: Water temperatures in the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are warm and delightful, ensuring comfort during water activities over extended periods.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Bel Ombre is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:54 +04.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Bel Ombre are January through March, October through December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Bel Ombre. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 12 in January transforms into this advice:
Employ every precaution of importance, unprotected skin and eyes could burn within moments. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Despite the cloudy weather, sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 30 should be liberally applied and reapplied, including after a swim or outdoor activity. Watch out! Reflections from sand and water can surge UV radiation exposure.