Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
North Luangwa National Park, Zambia in January
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 229mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
229mm
Sun
4.6h
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 229mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare North Luangwa National Park, Zambia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January28°C average high
January is close to North Luangwa National Park's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsOctober to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January229mm average rain
January is one of North Luangwa National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January4.6 hours average sun
January is one of North Luangwa National Park's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January52 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay and August to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
