Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Kafue National Park
Zambia · Africa
Late-day mugginess is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Afternoons can feel muggy.
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 66°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 25 wet days, the highest monthly average.
81%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.8 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
78%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 82° and nights feel near 69°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
16%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 78°F, easing to about 73°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Feels 75°F
Rain49%
Cloud82%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday79°F
Feels 81°F
Rain57%
Cloud80%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Feels 81°F
Rain54%
Cloud81%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening73°F
Feels 76°F
Rain34%
Cloud84%
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 | 80 | 66 | 12.3 | 25 | 9.8 | 82 |
| Feb | 83 | 66 | 6.2 | 18 | 10.0 | 81 |
| Mar | 83 | 65 | 3.0 | 12 | 10.3 | 79 |
| Apr | 82 | 61 | 1.6 | 6 | 10.9 | 70 |
| May | 79 | 54 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.9 | 60 |
| Jun | 76 | 50 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.7 | 57 |
| Jul | 76 | 49 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.7 | 53 |
| Aug | 82 | 53 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 44 |
| Sep | 89 | 61 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.6 | 36 |
| Oct | 91 | 67 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.8 | 38 |
| Nov | 87 | 68 | 4.0 | 17 | 11.0 | 62 |
| Dec | 84 | 67 | 7.7 | 20 | 10.0 | 77 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Kafue National Park 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