Luangwa Weather in January
What's the weather like in Luangwa (Lusaka) in January 2024?
The climate in Luangwa during January can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
January is in the summer in Luangwa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 21.7°C 71.1°F |
| Average temperature | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 186 mm 7.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 17 days |
| Sea temperature | 27°C 80.7°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 4.3kph 3 mph |
On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Luangwa with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Luangwa
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Luangwa in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in January
Luangwa weather stats
| Hottest month: | October | 35.2°C 95.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 10.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 195mm 7.7ins |
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