January · Mauritius
Best time to visit Rodrigues in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rodrigues in January
Average temperature 28°C, 78 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.8/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Rodrigues scores 8.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rodrigues is a quiet Mauritian island of lagoons, limestone caves and a slow Franco-Creole way of life.
January ranks 9th of 12 for Rodrigues — one of the best windows
Days in January average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Rodrigues at 8.8/10 (9th of 12), just behind November at 9.8/10.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rodrigues in January?
- In January, Rodrigues averages 28°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Rodrigues?
- January earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rodrigues in January?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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