Chipata weather in January (Zambia)

Curious about the January weather in Chipata? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Chipata typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Chipata in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 269 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 157 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chipata. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chipata, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 269 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 157 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zambia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Chipata 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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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