Lusaka weather in January (Zambia)

How is the weather in Lusaka in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Lusaka generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Lusaka in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 247 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

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 Lusaka. 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 Lusaka climate page with graphs.

 

Lusaka, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 247 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 178 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Lusaka 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

Interested in more climate information?

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