If you plan to visit Lusaka in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +26°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 249 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+15°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
249 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lusaka has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Lusaka in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lusaka for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +28°C during the day to a minimum of +17°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +25°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +25°C.
Is Lusaka warm or cold in January?
Lusaka is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +19°C to +18°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Lusaka:
Climate in Lusaka in January
Lusaka weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+26°C
+26°C
Min. temperature
+15°C
+15°C
+15°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+35°C
+32°C
Rainfall
219 mm
249 mm
191 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
78%
84%
84%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
1
0
1
Cloudy days
2
1
1
Rainy days
17
19
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +27°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +26°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 219 mm to 249 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in December to 0 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Lusaka in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Lusaka is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Lusaka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 522 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 70 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Lusaka, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lusaka wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 249 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Lusaka?
This is the weather in Lusaka in January 2023:
1 January
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+25°C
2 January
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+21°C
3 January
🌧️
+24°C
4 January
☁️
+27°C
5 January
☁️
+25°C
6 January
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+28°C
7 January
🌧️
+24°C
8 January
🌧️
+24°C
9 January
🌧️
+25°C
10 January
☁️
+26°C
11 January
☁️
+26°C
12 January
🌧️
+25°C
13 January
🌧️
+24°C
14 January
🌧️
+25°C
15 January
🌧️
+22°C
16 January
🌧️
+26°C
17 January
🌧️
+23°C
18 January
☁️
+26°C
19 January
🌧️
+26°C
20 January
🌧️
+26°C
21 January
🌧️
+25°C
22 January
🌧️
+23°C
23 January
🌧️
+24°C
24 January
🌧️
+25°C
25 January
☁️
+24°C
26 January
🌧️
+25°C
27 January
🌧️
+27°C
28 January
🌧️
+25°C
29 January
☁️
+28°C
30 January
☁️
+27°C
31 January
🌧️
+25°C
In January 2023 Lusaka had 0 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 22 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +21°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Lusaka climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Lusaka in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+25°C) and the highest in 2023 (+28°C). The driest year was 1987 with only 652 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1265 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lusaka in January:
Is January a good time to visit Lusaka?
It’s always a good time to visit Lusaka, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lusaka in January?
January is warm in Lusaka. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Lusaka rainy in January?
Lusaka is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Lusaka in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lusaka in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lusaka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
