SeasonMapMauritius 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
Where in Mauritius in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigues | Island | 34°C | 100 mm · 14 days | 84 tier A | — |
| 2 | Le Morne | Beach | 34°C | 143 mm · 15 days | 82 tier A | — |
| 3 | Grand Baie | Beach | 33°C | 157 mm · 17 days | 80 tier A | — |
| 4 | Port Louis | Island | 34°C | 192 mm · 25 days | 77 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)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Mauritius's 2 well-known places this month.