Kasama weather in January (Zambia)

Looking to travel to Kasama in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Kasama typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Kasama in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 281 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 22 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 132 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kasama. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kasama, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 281 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 132 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zambia in January

Find out more about the weather in Zambia in January and which places have the best weather 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 Kasama in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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