January weather forecast
Barakani, Mayotte

As Barakani, Mayotte welcomes the new year, the island experiences hot and humid conditions, quite similar to the preceding December. Climatic variation is minimal with the highest temperature observed at 28.8°C (83.8°F) and relative humidity at 76. January is, in fact, the wettest month with a total rainfall reaching a whopping 230mm (9.06"). Despite a few sun-soaked days, most of the time, the skies are overcast with frequent bouts of rainfall. On the positive side, the constant cloud cover brings a soothing relief from the strong daytime heat.

Temperature

January commences in Barakani with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F), showing little deviation from December's 28.4°C (83.1°F). During the month of January, Barakani identifies an average nighttime low-temperature of 27.8°C (82°F), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is estimated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.

Humidity

January, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Barakani.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 25.5 days and accumulates 230mm (9.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Barakani, Mayotte, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of January in Barakani, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.