Temperature in Zambia in January

January in Zambia has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from high in Mpika with 25°C to very high temperatures in Chikomba with 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Chikomba and 17°C in Mpika.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Zambia in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Zambia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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What is the warmest city in January in Zambia?

Chikomba tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 23°C.

What is the coldest city in January in Zambia?

According to our data, Mpika holds the title for the coldest city in Zambia in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 25°C and drops to lows of about 17°C during the night.

How much sun does Zambia get in January?

Livingstone enjoys close to 213 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.

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