Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Port Louis with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Port Louis in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Port Louis with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Port Louis will be around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Port Louis is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 375 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance this month is 63% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Port Louis. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Port Louis in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
375 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
20 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Port Louis?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Port Louis. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Port Louis in January
With 35°C, Port Louis hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 5°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Port Louis
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Port Louis, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Port Louis
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Port Louis, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 20 days of rain in Port Louis.
Daily UV Index in January in Port Louis
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Port Louis, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Port Louis Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Port Louis, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Port Louis Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Port Louis, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Port Louis
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Average Weather in Port Louis by Month
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