January weather forecastProvidence, Mauritius

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Providence, 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 unfolding of January shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), indicating a slight variance from December's 27.6°C (81.7°F). Providence records a slight downturn in temperature to an average of 25.6°C (78.1°F) during January nights.

Heat index

The heat index in January is estimated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Providence, 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 Providence, 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in January interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

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

The high-temperature, in January, in Providence, records 28.3°C (82.9°F), while the low-temperature is 25.6°C (78.1°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 33°C (91.4°F).

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

The average relative humidity in January in Providence is 78%.

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

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

The average day length in January in Providence 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 in Providence is 9.6h.

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

In Providence, Mauritius, 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
Providence, 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
Providence, 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
Providence, 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
Providence, 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
Providence, 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
Providence, 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
Providence, 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
Providence, 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
Providence, 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
Providence, 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
Providence, 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).