Weather in Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia in January
In an average January, Lusaka sees a daily high around 27°C and a low around 18°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 18°C |
| Typical low range | 17°C to 20°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
36°C
2003-01-17
Lowest
22°C
2022-01-18
Low
Highest
21°C
2018-01-25
Lowest
14°C
1987-01-11
Feels-like
Highest
45°C
2016-01-08
Lowest
22°C
2022-01-18
Humidity
Highest
19.1 g/m³
2020-01-20
Lowest
10.2 g/m³
2018-01-06
Wind
Highest
39 km/h
2018-01-03
Lowest
5 km/h
2021-01-06
Precip
Wettest
436 mm
2017
Driest
37 mm
2018
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