Mansa weather in January (Zambia)

How's the weather trend in Mansa as January approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Mansa includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 27°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 18°C.

Precipitation

Mansa in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 269 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 22 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 146 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Mansa. 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 Mansa climate page with graphs.

 

Mansa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 269 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 146 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zambia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mansa.

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