Woodlands weather in January (Zambia)

What can you expect from the weather in Woodlands during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Woodlands generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Woodlands in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 251 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 178 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Woodlands. 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 Woodlands climate page with graphs.

 

Woodlands, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 251 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lusaka, Zambia (4 KM, 3 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Woodlands 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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