Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Mauritius in January
Weather score65Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 211mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
211mm
Sun
8h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
65
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 211mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mauritius with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is one of Mauritius' warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January211mm average rain
January is one of Mauritius' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8 hours average sun
January is one of Mauritius' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January28°C average sea
January is one of Mauritius' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January65 weather score
January scores below Mauritius' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMay and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
