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Mpika weather in January (Zambia)

Planning a trip to Mpika in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Mpika typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Mpika in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 303 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 124 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Mpika. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mpika, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 74%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 303 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 124 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31%  

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.

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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 Mpika 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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