What is the weather like in Johannesburg vs Lusaka in January?

In January, Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm of rain; Lusaka averages 27°C high / 19°C low with about 287 mm.

Johannesburg vs Lusaka in January

Johannesburg is the better pick in January — 80 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is hot, rainy, while Lusaka is hot, soaked, clean air.

Johannesburg vs Lusaka — January climate, side by side

	Johannesburg	Lusaka
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	60/100 (C)
Feels-like high	29°C	30°C
Avg high / low	28° / 15°	27° / 19°
Rainfall	142 mm	287 mm
Rainy days	15	25
Humidity	68%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	83	41

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Johannesburg vs Lusaka in January — FAQ

Is January better in Johannesburg or Lusaka?: Johannesburg is the better pick in January — 80 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is hot, rainy, while Lusaka is hot, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Johannesburg vs Lusaka in January?: In January, Johannesburg averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 142 mm of rain; Lusaka averages 27°C high / 19°C low with about 287 mm.