January weather forecastCamp de Masque, Mauritius

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Camp de Masque, Mauritius, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and an average low of 25.6°C (78.1°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during January registers at a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Camp de Masque, during the nights of January, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at a still warm 25.6°C (78.1°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is evaluated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Camp de Masque, 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January translates into these guidelines:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During January, Camp de Masque experiences an average high-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low-temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

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

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.

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

In Camp de Masque, the average day length in January is 13h and 12min.

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

In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

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

In Camp de Masque, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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
Camp de Masque, 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
Camp de Masque, 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
Camp de Masque, 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
Camp de Masque, 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
Camp de Masque, 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
Camp de Masque, 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
Camp de Masque, 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
Camp de Masque, 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
Camp de Masque, 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
Camp de Masque, 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
Camp de Masque, 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).