When to go · Bel Ombre
Bel Ombre in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (hot, humid, occasional cyclones).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Mauritius overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Mauritius overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (hot, humid, occasional cyclones).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Bel Ombre's best window: May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf).
- JuneGreatInside Bel Ombre's best window: May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf).
- JulyGreatInside Bel Ombre's best window: May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf).
- AugustGreatInside Bel Ombre's best window: May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf).
Weather in January
- Bel OmbreHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Mauritius overall
- Medium
- Prices · Mauritius overall
- Medium
Mauritius overall: Hot, humid and cyclone season; short heavy showers.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bel Ombre, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6
May: 3 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Jan: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (hot, humid, occasional cyclones).
May: Inside Bel Ombre's best window: May–Oct (dry, warm, good winds for kitesurf).
Bel Ombre: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen