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Chikomba weather in January (Zambia)

How does the January weather in Chikomba compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Chikomba includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 31°C, cooling off to about 23°C at night. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Chikomba in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 249 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chikomba. May, June, July and August 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 Chikomba climate page with graphs.

 

Chikomba, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 249 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  

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.

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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.

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

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