Lusaka weather in January
January in Lusaka: warm, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Lusaka · #376 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lusaka climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 340 mm / 13.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 27 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lusaka in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Lusaka?
- January in Lusaka: warm, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Lusaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Lusaka in January?
- In January, Lusaka averages a daily high of 24.6°C and a low of 18.2°C, with about 339.7 mm of rain over roughly 27 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lusaka in January?
- Lusaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in January.