Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Zambia in January
In January, average daytime highs across the 24 cities listed in Zambia range from 23.7°C in Nakonde to 28.2°C in Livingstone. Monthly rainfall ranges from 201 mm in Mazabuka to 290 mm in Chililabombwe.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
January in Zambia
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 25.1°C17.9°C | 17.9°C | 240 | 25.5 |
| Kitwe | 25.6°C17.9°C | 17.9°C | 278 | 28.4 |
| Ndola | 24.9°C17.4°C | 17.4°C | 282 | 28.3 |
| Chipata | 25.2°C18.3°C | 18.3°C | 279 | 27.4 |
| Solwezi | 25.1°C16.8°C | 16.8°C | 280 | 28.0 |
| Kabwe | 25.5°C18.2°C | 18.2°C | 239 | 25.3 |
| Chingola | 25.0°C17.4°C | 17.4°C | 269 | 28.0 |
| Luanshya | 25.3°C17.7°C | 17.7°C | 242 | 27.1 |
| Kasama | 24.9°C16.6°C | 16.6°C | 286 | 28.9 |
| Livingstone | 28.2°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 208 | 21.2 |
| Mansa | 25.2°C18.0°C | 18.0°C | 248 | 27.5 |
| Mufulira | 25.4°C17.7°C | 17.7°C | 280 | 28.4 |
| Chunga | 25.5°C18.2°C | 18.2°C | 223 | 24.8 |
| Chililabombwe | 25.4°C17.7°C | 17.7°C | 290 | 28.8 |
| Mongu | 27.3°C19.4°C | 19.4°C | 262 | 24.9 |
| Mazabuka | 26.6°C19.0°C | 19.0°C | 201 | 23.9 |
| Kafue | 26.5°C19.3°C | 19.3°C | 239 | 25.0 |
| Kalulushi | 25.2°C17.4°C | 17.4°C | 273 | 28.0 |
| Choma | 24.8°C17.5°C | 17.5°C | 222 | 24.2 |
| Namalombwe | 25.3°C18.1°C | 18.1°C | 240 | 25.5 |
| Nakonde | 23.7°C15.7°C | 15.7°C | 277 | 28.5 |
| Kapiri Mposhi | 25.2°C17.8°C | 17.8°C | 253 | 26.4 |
| Madido | 25.3°C18.2°C | 18.2°C | 223 | 24.8 |
| Nchelenge | 25.7°C22.4°C | 22.4°C | 211 | 27.1 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.