The climate in Port Louis during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
January is in the summer in Port Louis and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 28.9°C 84°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.5°C 70.7°F |
Average temperature | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 276 mm 10.9 ins |
Rainy days | 17 days |
Sea temperature | 27.5°C 81.6°F |
Humidity | 82% |
Windspeed | 14.8kph 9 mph |
On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Louis with around 276mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Port Louis in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | February | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
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Driest month: | October | 60mm 2.4ins |
Sunniest month: | May | 7.4hrs |
Coldest month: | August | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
Wettest month: | February | 293mm 11.5ins |