Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
85°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Africa
Hot days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Warm nights can feel muggy.
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 21 wet days, the highest monthly average.
68%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.6 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
85%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 87° and nights feel near 73°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
25%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 83°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Feels 81°F
Rain41%
Cloud73%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday84°F
Feels 87°F
Rain49%
Cloud74%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Feels 86°F
Rain48%
Cloud74%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening78°F
Feels 82°F
Rain24%
Cloud74%
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 | 85 | 69 | 8.6 | 21 | 10.6 | 77 |
| Feb | 85 | 69 | 5.9 | 17 | 10.7 | 77 |
| Mar | 86 | 67 | 3.0 | 13 | 10.8 | 73 |
| Apr | 85 | 63 | 0.8 | 4 | 11.0 | 65 |
| May | 82 | 56 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.7 | 55 |
| Jun | 78 | 52 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.5 | 53 |
| Jul | 78 | 51 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.7 | 49 |
| Aug | 85 | 56 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 40 |
| Sep | 92 | 63 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.6 | 33 |
| Oct | 95 | 69 | 0.3 | 3 | 11.8 | 36 |
| Nov | 91 | 70 | 3.1 | 14 | 11.2 | 55 |
| Dec | 87 | 70 | 6.7 | 20 | 10.6 | 71 |
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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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