Mpika weather in January (Zambia)

Is Mpika a good destination in January, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Mpika usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 25°C, cooling off to about 17°C at night.

Precipitation

Mpika in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 303 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 124 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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.

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• January
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• March
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• May
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Zambia, check out our Mpika's climate page.

Mpika, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 303 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 2 m/s  

Sunshine 124 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 31%  

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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Mpika

Zambia

In January generally
poor weather
with high temperatures
and heavy monthly rainfall

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Zambia, check out our Mpika's climate page.

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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