Masvingo weather in January (Zimbabwe)

Looking to travel to Masvingo in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Masvingo typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Masvingo in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 248 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Masvingo. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Masvingo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 141 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 64%  
SunshineSunshine 248 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zimbabwe in January

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

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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 Masvingo 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
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Masvingo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Zimbabwe? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Zimbabwe. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.