January weather forecastMare La Chaux, Mauritius

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Mare La Chaux, Mauritius, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.6°C (78.1°F) and 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

With the onset of January, the average high-temperature stands at a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), closely aligned with December's 27.6°C (81.7°F). Mare La Chaux logs an average low-temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F) during the nights of January, subtly lower than its daytime highs.

Heat index

In January, the heat index is appraised at 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.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Mare La Chaux, Mauritius, 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 05:51 and sunset at 18:52 +04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Mare La Chaux, in January, the average high-temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 25.6°C (78.1°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

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

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

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

In January, the rain falls for 18.9 days. Throughout January, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

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 05:51 and sunset at 18:52 +04.

In Mare La Chaux, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.6h.

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

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

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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
Mare La Chaux, 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
Mare La Chaux, 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
Mare La Chaux, 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
Mare La Chaux, 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
Mare La Chaux, 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
Mare La Chaux, 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
Mare La Chaux, 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
Mare La Chaux, 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
Mare La Chaux, 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
Mare La Chaux, 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
Mare La Chaux, 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).