Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
79°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Bangweulu Wetlands
Zambia · Africa
Late-day mugginess is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Afternoons can feel muggy.
Daytime high
79°F
Lows around 67°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 28 wet days, the highest monthly average.
90%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.2 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
89%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 81° and nights feel near 71°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
9%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
4 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 77°F, easing to about 73°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Feels 76°F
Rain64%
Cloud91%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday77°F
Feels 80°F
Rain64%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon77°F
Feels 80°F
Rain41%
Cloud87%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening72°F
Feels 76°F
Rain41%
Cloud94%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79 | 67 | 12.8 | 28 | 9.2 | 82 |
| Feb | 80 | 67 | 10.0 | 24 | 9.5 | 82 |
| Mar | 81 | 67 | 8.5 | 26 | 10.3 | 80 |
| Apr | 81 | 65 | 2.6 | 10 | 11.0 | 72 |
| May | 81 | 61 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.2 | 57 |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.1 | 52 |
| Jul | 78 | 55 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 50 |
| Aug | 82 | 58 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.5 | 43 |
| Sep | 88 | 64 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 37 |
| Oct | 90 | 69 | 0.5 | 2 | 11.7 | 39 |
| Nov | 86 | 69 | 5.4 | 19 | 11.4 | 61 |
| Dec | 83 | 68 | 8.9 | 22 | 9.7 | 79 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Bangweulu Wetlands with Chobe National Park.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology