Mauritius in January
Hot, humid and cyclone season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a below-average month in Mauritius.
January is in cyclone season, with warm sea and strong rain. Hotels offer lower rates, but weather can disrupt plans.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–32°C
- Hot, humid and wet, with cyclone risk.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Warm sea and lush landscapes.
–Heavy rain and cyclone risk.
My tip for January
Check forecasts and take flexible travel insurance.
- Lagoon swimming
- Spas
- Culture
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Mauritius, 10th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Mauritius in January
- Cyclone season
- The highest risk is between January and March; take flexible bookings.
November–April
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Weather
Weather in Mauritius in January
In January Mauritius averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 131 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is January (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 27°C); the wettest month is February.
- Average high
- 32°C
- 90°F
- Average low
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 131 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization (Port Louis station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Mauritius in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Mauritius?
- January is a below-average month in Mauritius. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Mauritius overall (10 for weather, 3 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and lush landscapes. The main downside: Heavy rain and cyclone risk.
- What is the weather like in Mauritius in January?
- Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 131 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Hot, humid and wet, with cyclone risk. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 27°C).
- Is Mauritius crowded in January?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Mauritius in January?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Mauritius?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (January ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
Still going to Mauritius in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — heavy rain and cyclone risk.
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