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Weather in January in Mauritius

Thinking about venturing to Mauritius this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Mauritius in January?

January in Mauritius generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Flic-en-Flac. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mauritius in January, check out the map below. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To explore the conditions in Mauritius in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in La Ferme with an average of 121 mm to heavy rainfall in Grande Rivière Sud Est with 205 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Flic-en-Flac.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 250 hours of sunshine in Flic-en-Flac. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a more detailed look at Mauritius's conditions throughout the year, check out our Mauritius climate page.

Where to go in Mauritius in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Mauritius on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Mauritius, check out our Mauritius's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Mauritius?

Flic-en-Flac

In January Flic-en-Flac generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Flic-en-Flac
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
27°C 
23°C 
2,909 hours 
862 mm 
181 days 
poor 
January January
29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
176 mm 
17 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
224 hours 
174 mm 
17 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Flic-en-Flac

Grand Baie

In January Grand Baie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Grand Baie
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
27°C 
23°C 
2,909 hours 
824 mm 
178 days 
poor 
January January
29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
167 mm 
17 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
224 hours 
169 mm 
17 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Grand Baie

Port Mathurin

In January Port Mathurin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Port Mathurin
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
26°C 
24°C 
3,043 hours 
815 mm 
178 days 
poor 
January January
28°C 
26°C 
277 hours 
123 mm 
17 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
241 hours 
146 mm 
16 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Port Mathurin

Bel Ombre

In January Bel Ombre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Bel Ombre
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
27°C 
23°C 
2,909 hours 
942 mm 
183 days 
poor 
January January
29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
166 mm 
18 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
224 hours 
175 mm 
18 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Bel Ombre

Port Louis

In January Port Louis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Port Louis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
27°C 
23°C 
2,909 hours 
939 mm 
179 days 
poor 
January January
29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
189 mm 
17 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
224 hours 
189 mm 
17 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Port Louis

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Is January the best time to visit Mauritius?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Flic-en-Flac, January may not be the ideal time to visit Mauritius.

On average, the best time to visit Mauritius is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Flic-en-Flac.

Interested in more climate information?

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