Mauritius · WinterMonth summary
Mauritius weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
70°F – 79°F
🌧 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
Even in winter, Mauritius enjoys 26°F. 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 | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 70°F | 79°F | 86% | 0.3in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 70°F | 79°F | 90% | 0.3in | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 70°F | 79°F | 83% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 68°F | 77°F | 80% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 64°F | 73°F | 62% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 63°F | 70°F | 64% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 61°F | 68°F | 69% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 61°F | 68°F | 58% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 61°F | 70°F | 58% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 63°F | 73°F | 63% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 64°F | 75°F | 68% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 68°F | 77°F | 79% | 0.3in | 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 79°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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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