SeasonMapZambia in January
January is one of Zambia's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 3 destinations average 57/100, led by Lusaka at 60 — 27°C and 27 rainy days — while Livingstone is warmer at 31°C and scores 56.
#11 of 12 months for Zambia · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Zambia in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lusaka | City | 27°C | 340 mm · 27 days | 60 tier C | — |
| 2 | Livingstone | National park | 31°C | 291 mm · 24 days | 56 tier D | — |
| 3 | Mfuwe | National park | 28°C | 284 mm · 27 days | 54 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Zambia in January
- Festive season peak · Livingstone · 18 Dec – 5 Jan (usually)