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Siavonga weather in January (Zambia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Siavonga in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Siavonga usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 31°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 24°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Siavonga in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 283 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. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Siavonga. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Siavonga, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 283 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

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.

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

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