Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Zambia this January.
Zambia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 25°C (77°F) in Mpika to 32°C (90°F) in Chirundu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Chirundu and 17°C (63°F) in Mpika.
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Expect daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) in Livingstone. That makes January a very high month for Zambia.
After dark, Livingstone cools to about 20°C (68°F) on an average January night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Chirundu has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 32°C (90°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 23°C (73°F).
In our database, Mpika is the chilliest city in January in Zambia. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 25°C (77°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 17°C (63°F).
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 213 hours of sunshine in Livingstone. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
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