Woodlands weather in January (Zambia)

Thinking of visiting Woodlands in January? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Woodlands includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 28°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Woodlands in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 251 mm for the month. With peak rainfall occurring this month, heavy downpours are common. It's advisable to have a poncho on hand to manage the rain. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

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 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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