Zambia weather in January
Planning a getaway to Zambia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Zambia in January?
January in Zambia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Mpika at 25°C to very warm in Chikomba at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Chikomba and 17°C in Mpika. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Livingstone with an average of 207 mm to heavy rainfall in South Luangwa National Park with 337 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Livingstone. Meanwhile, Livingstone enjoys close to 213 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Zambia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Zambia's yearly weather, check out our Zambia climate page.
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Average weather in Livingstone
In January Livingstone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Lusaka
In January Lusaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Chingola
In January Chingola generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kitwe
In January Kitwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Woodlands
In January Woodlands generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Zambia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Livingstone, January may not be the ideal time to visit Zambia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Livingstone. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be poor.
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