Chinhoyi weather in January (Zimbabwe)

What does the weather outlook for Chinhoyi look like in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Chinhoyi generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Chinhoyi in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 229 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chinhoyi. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chinhoyi climate page with graphs.

 

Chinhoyi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 229 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 70%  

Where to go in Zimbabwe in January

Find out more about the weather in Zimbabwe and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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