If you plan to visit Rodrigues Island in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +79°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 24 rainy days in the month and around 102 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rodrigues Island has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Rodrigues Island in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rodrigues Island for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +72°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +77°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +79°F.
Is Rodrigues Island warm or cold in January?
Rodrigues Island is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°F to +75°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
January is one of the warmest months in Rodrigues Island, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Rodrigues Island in January
Rodrigues Island weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+77°F
+79°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
+70°F
+70°F
+72°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+88°F
+88°F
Rainfall
42 mm
102 mm
121 mm
Wind
6 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
80%
81%
82%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
2
Cloudy days
7
5
3
Rainy days
21
24
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December.It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +79°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 42 mm to 102 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 6 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in December to 2 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Rodrigues Island in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Rodrigues Island is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Rodrigues Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 45 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Rodrigues Island, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Rodrigues Island wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 82% chance of precipitation and 121 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 63% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Rodrigues Island?
This is the weather in Rodrigues Island in January 2024:
1 January
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+76°F
2 January
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+77°F
3 January
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+77°F
4 January
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+77°F
5 January
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+76°F
6 January
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+84°F
7 January
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+77°F
8 January
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+76°F
9 January
🌧️
+77°F
10 January
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+75°F
11 January
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+81°F
12 January
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+76°F
13 January
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+77°F
14 January
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+77°F
15 January
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+77°F
16 January
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+77°F
17 January
🌧️
+78°F
18 January
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+78°F
19 January
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+77°F
20 January
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+76°F
21 January
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+77°F
22 January
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+78°F
23 January
🌧️
+77°F
24 January
🌧️
+76°F
25 January
🌧️
+76°F
26 January
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+78°F
27 January
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+78°F
28 January
☁️
+78°F
29 January
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+79°F
30 January
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+79°F
31 January
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+78°F
In January 2024 Rodrigues Island had 5 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Rodrigues Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Rodrigues Island in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+72°F) and the highest in 2019 (+80°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 283 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 1023 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rodrigues Island in January:
Is January a good time to visit Rodrigues Island?
It’s always a good time to visit Rodrigues Island, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Rodrigues Island in January?
January is warm in Rodrigues Island. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Rodrigues Island rainy in January?
Rodrigues Island is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Rodrigues Island in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rodrigues Island in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Mauritius
Check out the weather for other cities in Mauritius.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rodrigues Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
