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With daytime temperatures of 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows of 15°C (59°F), January in Luhizha brings high temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that January is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.
Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Luhizha spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 19 years of weather records for Luhizha, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2025.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in January mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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