Copperbelt weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Copperbelt: highs of 26°C (78°F) and about 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (63°F) and cloud cover 90% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 26°C (78°F) and 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kitwe, the largest city in Copperbelt. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Copperbelt?
least pleasant month Weather score 37/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Copperbelt. For better conditions, consider Apr–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Copperbelt in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 269 mm (10.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Copperbelt in January?
Days average 26°C (78°F) and nights 17°C (63°F).
Copperbelt weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 269 mm | 90% | least pleasant |
| February | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 197 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 139 mm | 78% | fair |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 35 mm | 50% | best |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 2 mm | 29% | best |
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 1 mm | 22% | best |
| July | 26°C (78°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0 mm | 22% | best |
| August | 29°C (85°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 1 mm | 22% | best |
| September | 33°C (91°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 1 mm | 26% | best |
| October | 35°C (94°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 15 mm | 49% | fair |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 116 mm | 74% | fair |
| December | 27°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 257 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Copperbelt in January
Weather can differ a lot within Copperbelt: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitwe | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 269 mm | least pleasant |
| Ndola | 25°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 290 mm | least pleasant |
| Chingola | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 284 mm | least pleasant |
| Luanshya | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 269 mm | least pleasant |
| Mufulira | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 284 mm | least pleasant |
| Chililabombwe | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 284 mm | least pleasant |
| Kalulushi | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 269 mm | least pleasant |
| Chambishi | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 284 mm | least pleasant |
| Mapalo | 25°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 290 mm | least pleasant |
| Mpongwe | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 263 mm | least pleasant |