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Mauritius in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Mauritius in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Mauritius in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Mauritius in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 192 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+20°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
192 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mauritius has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Mauritius in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mauritius for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +28°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +30°C during the day and a minimum of +24°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +29°C.

Is Mauritius warm or cold in January?

Mauritius is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Mauritius:

Climate in Mauritius in January

Mauritius weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+28°C+28°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+19°C+20°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+34°C+32°C
Rainfall
109 mm192 mm186 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
78%81%82%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
321
Cloudy days
181312
Rainy days
101615
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 109 mm to 192 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in December to 2 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Mauritius in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Mauritius is gradually increasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Mauritius based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 198 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Mauritius, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Mauritius wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 192 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Mauritius?

This is the weather in Mauritius in January 2023:
1 January
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+27°C
2 January
☀️
+27°C
3 January
☁️
+28°C
4 January
🌧️
+27°C
5 January
🌧️
+27°C
6 January
🌧️
+28°C
7 January
🌧️
+26°C
8 January
🌧️
+27°C
9 January
🌧️
+27°C
10 January
🌧️
+27°C
11 January
🌧️
+27°C
12 January
☁️
+28°C
13 January
☁️
+28°C
14 January
☁️
+28°C
15 January
☁️
+29°C
16 January
☁️
+29°C
17 January
🌧️
+29°C
18 January
☁️
+29°C
19 January
🌧️
+28°C
20 January
🌧️
+28°C
21 January
🌧️
+29°C
22 January
☁️
+29°C
23 January
🌧️
+29°C
24 January
☀️
+28°C
25 January
☁️
+28°C
26 January
☀️
+27°C
27 January
☀️
+28°C
28 January
☀️
+29°C
29 January
☀️
+30°C
30 January
☁️
+29°C
31 January
☁️
+29°C
In January 2023 Mauritius had 6 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Mauritius climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Mauritius in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+29°C) and the highest in 2009 (+31°C). The driest year was 1999 with only 47 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 519 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mauritius in January:

Is January a good time to visit Mauritius?

It’s always a good time to visit Mauritius, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Mauritius in January?

January is warm in Mauritius. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Mauritius rainy in January?

Mauritius is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Mauritius in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mauritius in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Mauritius

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mauritius, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.