Lusaka in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lusaka in january 2025
The weather in Lusaka in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
bad weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
70°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
23%
18%
14%
Weather at 12pm
79°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
25%
18%
12%
Weather at 6pm
70°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
25%
18%
15%
Weather at 3am
67°F
43%
23%
18%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lusaka in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lusaka in january.
The climate of Lusaka in january is bad
The weather in january in Lusaka is wet (with 17in of rainfall over 22 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in december there is an average of 14.1in of rainfall over 19 days.
The climate quite comfortable in that area the month of january. Temperatures are up to 79°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Lusaka is 76°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Lusaka in january with a maximum record of 92°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 63°F in 2011.
On average, in Lusaka, the days of january last 12:56. Sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset is at 18:44.
January: another location in Zambia?
If you want to go to Zambia in january, there are destinations with better weather than Lusaka:
In january, Livingstone, Siavonga, Victoria Falls, Mansa and Sesheke have a tolerable climate, but better than Lusaka.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lusaka in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 63°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 17in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 22 day(s) (71%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.8in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.78km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:48 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:44 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lusaka in january 2024:
65°F to 85°F
65°F to 81°F
65°F to 79°F
63°F to 77°F
63°F to 81°F
63°F to 79°F
63°F to 81°F
65°F to 81°F
65°F to 77°F
65°F to 72°F
67°F to 74°F
65°F to 76°F
65°F to 77°F
65°F to 77°F
65°F to 72°F
67°F to 72°F
65°F to 76°F
63°F to 76°F
63°F to 76°F
63°F to 65°F
61°F to 70°F
63°F to 77°F
63°F to 79°F
61°F to 76°F
59°F to 81°F
59°F to 81°F
59°F to 81°F
59°F to 81°F
61°F to 83°F
63°F to 83°F
63°F to 81°F
Map: other cities in Zambia in january
Cities near Lusaka:
| Siavonga in january | tolerable weather |
| Kitwe in january | bad weather |
| Kafue National Park in january | bad weather |
| Livingstone in january | tolerable weather |
| Victoria Falls in january | tolerable weather |
| Kansanshi in january | bad weather |
| South Luangwa National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Samfya in january | very bad weather |
| Mansa in january | tolerable weather |
| Sesheke in january | tolerable weather |
| Mpika in january | very bad weather |
| Mongu in january | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Lusaka
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Weather data for Lusaka in january:
Weather data for Lusaka for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lusaka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lusaka can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lusaka.