Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
86°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Mana Pools National Park
Zimbabwe · Africa
Humid air is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 26 wet days, the highest monthly average.
84%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.5 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
93%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 92° and nights feel near 80°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
19%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 86°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 85°F
Rain50%
Cloud81%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday86°F
Feels 91°F
Rain45%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 91°F
Rain33%
Cloud74%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening81°F
Feels 87°F
Rain21%
Cloud77%
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 | 86 | 74 | 11.5 | 26 | 9.5 | 77 |
| Feb | 90 | 74 | 4.5 | 15 | 10.0 | 78 |
| Mar | 91 | 74 | 1.6 | 8 | 10.7 | 73 |
| Apr | 90 | 71 | 1.0 | 4 | 11.0 | 63 |
| May | 87 | 64 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.9 | 57 |
| Jun | 84 | 60 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.3 | 56 |
| Jul | 83 | 59 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.4 | 53 |
| Aug | 88 | 63 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.2 | 45 |
| Sep | 95 | 71 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 38 |
| Oct | 98 | 76 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.8 | 37 |
| Nov | 97 | 78 | 1.4 | 6 | 11.3 | 47 |
| Dec | 95 | 76 | 4.3 | 13 | 9.9 | 66 |
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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: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology