Shimwansa weather in January (Zambia)

Thinking of visiting Shimwansa in January? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Shimwansa tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 27°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 19°C.

Precipitation

Shimwansa in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 291 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 178 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 Shimwansa. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shimwansa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 291 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Lusaka, Zambia (20 KM, 12 Miles).

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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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 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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