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Mwinilunga weather in January (Zambia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Mwinilunga this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Mwinilunga includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 26°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 17°C. This coolest month of the year still offers plenty of warmth and comfortable days.

Precipitation

Mwinilunga in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 252 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 24 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 136 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mwinilunga, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 79%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 252 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 136 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 32%  

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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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.

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

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