January weather forecastPlaisance, Mauritius

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Plaisance, Mauritius, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and an average low of 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Temperature

January reports an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), slightly varied from December's 27.6°C (81.7°F). Nighttime temperatures in Plaisance during January report a consistent average of 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for January is appraised at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Plaisance, the average length of the day in January 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, in Plaisance, Mauritius, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:54 +04.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index 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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.3°C (82.9°F) and 25.4°C (77.7°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in January is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

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

In Plaisance, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

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

In January, in Plaisance, the rain falls for 22.2 days. Throughout January, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in January in Plaisance, Mauritius, is 13h and 12min.

On the first day of January in Plaisance, Mauritius, 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 18:54 +04.

The average sunshine duration in January in Plaisance is 9.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Plaisance is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Plaisance, 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
Plaisance, 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
Plaisance, 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
Plaisance, 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
Plaisance, 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
Plaisance, 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
Plaisance, 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
Plaisance, 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
Plaisance, 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
Plaisance, 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
Plaisance, 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).