Mauritius in January

January is one of Mauritius's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 4 destinations average 81/100, led by Rodrigues at 84 — 34°C and 14 rainy days — while Port Louis trails at 77 with 192 mm of rain.

#11 of 12 months for Mauritius · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇲🇺 Mauritius, month by month

81/100 in January
  1. 81Jan
  2. 81Feb
  3. 82Mar
  4. 85Apr
  5. 88May
  6. 88Jun
  7. 89Jul
  8. 91Aug
  9. 92Sep
  10. 92Oct
  11. 91Nov
  12. 87Dec

Where in Mauritius in January

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1RodriguesIsland34°C100 mm · 14 days84 tier A—
2Le MorneBeach34°C143 mm · 15 days82 tier A—
3Grand BaieBeach33°C157 mm · 17 days80 tier A—
4Port LouisIsland34°C192 mm · 25 days77 tier B—

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Mauritius in January

  • Thaipoosam Cavadee · Grand Baie and 1 more place · 15 Jan – 15 Feb (usually)
  • Festive season peak · Grand Baie · 15 Dec – 10 Jan (usually)
  • Chinese New Year in Chinatown · Port Louis · 20 Jan – 20 Feb (usually)

Peak crowds at 1 of Mauritius's 2 well-known places this month.

Better months for Mauritius

September · 92/100October · 92/100August · 91/100Weakest: February · 81/100
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