January weather forecastHighlands, Mauritius

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Highlands, Mauritius, with an average temperature varying between 28.3°C (82.9°F) and 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), closely related to the 27.6°C (81.7°F) observed in December. Highlands in January observes a slight diminution in temperature from daily highs, recording a low-temperature average of 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 22.2 days and accumulates 129mm (5.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Highlands is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:53 +04.

Sunshine

In Highlands, the average sunshine in January is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Highlands, Mauritius, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during January translates into the following directions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Updated: Feb 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Highlands, 28.3°C (82.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 25.4°C (77.7°F) is the average low-temperature during January. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in January is computed to be 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 in Highlands, Mauritius, is 78%.

January is the month with the most rainfall in Highlands, Mauritius. Rain falls for 22.2 days and accumulates 129mm (5.08") of precipitation.

In Highlands, Mauritius, in January, during 22.2 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:53 +04.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Highlands is 9.5h.

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

In Highlands, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk 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

28.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.4km/h

18.2km/h

17.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.8

4.7

3.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

41%

44%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in January
Highlands, Mauritius

Average high temperature in January: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (23.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 25.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (25.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Highlands, 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
Highlands, Mauritius

Average wind speed in January: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (22.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (16.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Highlands, 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
Highlands, Mauritius

Average rainfall in January: 129mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (129mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (12mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Highlands, Mauritius

Average rainfall days in January: 22.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (12.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Highlands, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Highlands, Mauritius

Average sunshine days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (11.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Highlands, Mauritius

Average UV index in January: 7

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

Average cloud cover in January
Highlands, Mauritius

Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Highlands, 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).