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When to go · Lusaka

Lusaka in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (heavy rain, humid).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
27°C / 17°C
average high / low
Rain days
18
Crowds
Low
Zambia overall
Prices
Low
Zambia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Lusaka

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (heavy rain, humid).

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • LusakaHighs around 27 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 18 days
  • Plateau, Zambia · Lusaka, Copperbelt, Bangweulurainy

    At 1,200 m: pleasant; Bangweulu shoebills are easiest to see Mar–Jul.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Zambia overall
Low
Prices · Zambia overall
Low

Zambia overall: Rains; most bush camps closed; falls rising.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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