Mauritius
Mauritius in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Mauritius in January is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 17 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
67/100 · #10
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#11
Sun
#3
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: none
Mauritius · JanuaryPhoto: "dronepicr" · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 27 | 25 | 10 | 55 | 9.2 | 76 | 5.2 | 27 | 80 |
| January (selected) | 28 | 26 | 17 | 127 | 8.7 | 79 | 5.4 | 28 | 67 |
| February | 28 | 27 | 16 | 112 | 8.2 | 79 | 5.6 | 28 | 66 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (67/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +13 | -0.7 °C | -0.9 °C | -6.2 | -71.9 mm | +0.5 h | -2.6 % | -0.2 m/s | -0.8 °C |
| February | -1 | +0.3 °C | +0.4 °C | -0.3 | -14.9 mm | -0.5 h | +0.1 % | +0.2 m/s | +0.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Mauritius in January?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 26 °C.
Can you swim in Mauritius in January?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in January?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 127 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
By the climate score, August, September, October and November are the strongest months for Mauritius. For a beach trip: September, October, November and December. January is not among them.