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The climate in Zambia is typically tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April). The terrain: mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains. For Lusaka in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 27°C with the average minimum 17°C, while in June the average maximum is 24°C with a minimum of 9°C. The wettest month for Lusaka is January with an average of 189.9mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is June with 3.1mm falling.
The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. To maintain relevance to current weather trends the displayed information has been calculated using data collected over the past two decades. The climate profile is taken from closest available data source to Mongu.
Throughout the month of January daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 31°C that's about 88°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 20°C, that's 67°F.
In recent times the highest recorded temperature in January has been 39°C that's 101°F, with the lowest recorded temperature 10°C, about 50°F.
The average daily relative humidity for January is around 68%.
The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to actual air temperature. From this a comfort level is calculated providing categories on how heat conditions might adversely affect someone.
Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels caution is advised. Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity for those in high risk groups of possible heat disorders (see heat index for more information).
The average monthly amount of precipitation has been recorded at around 141 mm, that's 6 inches. Throughout the month you can expect to see rain or drizzle falling on 10 days of the month.
The average daily wind speed in January has been around 10 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 6 mph, or 6 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 74 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 46 mph, or 40 knots.
On average the month of January is not affected by foggy conditions.
The following charts show yearly weather trends with information on monthly weather averages and extremes.
The chart below plots the average high and low temperature for each month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded temperatures.
The chart below plots the average monthly precipitation amount.
The chart below plots the average number of days in any month that you can expect to see rain falling.
The chart below plots the average daily wind speed you can expect for any month. It also shows the maximum recorded sustained wind speed for each month.