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 high25°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low18°C / 65°F
Feels like (high)27°C / 81°F
Rainfall340 mm / 13.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days27 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point18°C / 64°F
Sunshine8 h/day
Daylight12.9 h
Wind14 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.

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