Mauritius · WinterMonth summary
Mauritius weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
86% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mauritius in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Mauritius. October remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Mauritius in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Traditional pirogue racing — national holiday and cultural events Even in winter, Mauritius enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 86% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (7.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 21°C | 26°C | 86% | 8.8 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 21°C | 26°C | 90% | 8.4 | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 21°C | 26°C | 83% | 5.9 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 20°C | 25°C | 80% | 5.3 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 18°C | 23°C | 62% | 3.2 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 17°C | 21°C | 64% | 3.2 | 9.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 16°C | 20°C | 69% | 3.3 | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 16°C | 20°C | 58% | 2.5 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 16°C | 21°C | 58% | 2.3 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 17°C | 23°C | 63% | 2.8 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 18°C | 24°C | 68% | 4.0 | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 20°C | 25°C | 79% | 6.5 | 12.1h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Mauritius averages 26°C, 86% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mauritius in January
Is January a good time to visit Mauritius?
January is an acceptable time for Mauritius (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (7.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Mauritius in January?
Yes, 86% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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