Hwange Weather in January

What's the weather like in Hwange (Zimbabwe) in January 2024?

The climate in Hwange during January can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

January is in the summer in Hwange and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

Hwange weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.7°C 87.2°F
Nightly temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Average temperature 25.2°C 77.4°F
Daily sunshine 8 hrs
Avg rainfall 141 mm 5.5 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 25.3°C 77.5°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 5.8kph 4 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Hwange with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Hwange

Hwange average temperature in January

January rainfall

Hwange average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Hwange average rain in January

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 Hwange in January 2024.

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Hwange weather stats

Hwange weather statistics
Hottest month: November 32.9°C 91.2°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 11.2hrs
Coldest month: July 25.3°C 77.5°F
Wettest month: January 141mm 5.6ins
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