Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
78°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Lusaka
Zambia · Africa
Late-day mugginess is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Afternoons can feel muggy.
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 64°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 26 wet days, the highest monthly average.
84%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
55%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 79° and nights feel near 66°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight 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 76°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain53%
Cloud84%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday77°F
Feels 79°F
Rain69%
Cloud84%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Feels 78°F
Rain63%
Cloud84%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening70°F
Feels 73°F
Rain27%
Cloud82%
Humid airHigh
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 | 78 | 64 | 10.4 | 26 | 9.4 | 83 |
| Feb | 79 | 64 | 7.2 | 22 | 9.9 | 82 |
| Mar | 79 | 63 | 5.0 | 19 | 10.5 | 80 |
| Apr | 78 | 59 | 1.2 | 6 | 11.1 | 72 |
| May | 76 | 54 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.9 | 63 |
| Jun | 73 | 50 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.4 | 60 |
| Jul | 72 | 50 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.5 | 56 |
| Aug | 78 | 54 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.2 | 47 |
| Sep | 84 | 61 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.8 | 39 |
| Oct | 87 | 66 | 0.5 | 3 | 11.7 | 41 |
| Nov | 84 | 66 | 4.0 | 15 | 11.1 | 58 |
| Dec | 80 | 65 | 8.7 | 24 | 9.6 | 76 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
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