January weather forecast
Siavonga, Zambia

Siavonga's new year dawns with high-intensity UV rays, denoting prolonged exposure to sunlight. January also brings significant rainfall of 195mm (7.68"), rendering this the city's wettest month. The commencement of the year experiences some of the highest temperatures as well. Despite the hefty rainfall, visitors can still look forward to an average of 7 sunshine hours daily. Commencing the year, Siavonga’s weather persistently remains warm and cordial.

Temperature

January's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. The low-temperature average for Siavonga during January stands at an agreeable 22°C (71.6°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 195mm (7.68") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Siavonga, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:43 CAT.

Sunshine

In Siavonga, the average sunshine in January is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 12 in January interprets into the following advice:
Ensure all key precautions. Defense against sun exposure is critical. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Sunscreen with a sun protection factor of no less than 30 should be used liberally and reapplied frequently on overcast days, including after every swim or outdoor activity.