Best time to visit Zambia in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Zambia — the country-average travel-comfort score is 62/100. The best months are May, August, September.
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Weather in Zambia in January
Typical weather across Zambia in January: average high 24.7°C, low 17.7°C, about 291.7 mm of rain, and 8.4 hours of sunshine per day. Among Zambia's cities, Lusaka has the best weather in January (score 62/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Zambia avg | Best city (Lusaka) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 62 | 62 |
| High / Low | 24.7° / 17.7° | 24.7° / 17.7° |
| Precipitation | 291.7 mm | 1458.7 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 8.4 | 8.4 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Zambia. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Zambia.
When to visit Zambia in other months
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