Mbala in January

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Very wet: about 25 rainy days.

25°CAvg high
18°CAvg low
25Rainy days (197 mm)
12:28 hDaylight
05:50Sunrise · 18:18 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
  • Very wet: about 25 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

25° 18° J 25° 18° F 26° 18° M 26° 18° A 27° 17° M 26° 15° J 26° 15° J 27° 16° A 29° 18° S 29° 19° O 27° 19° N 25° 18° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 25°C18°C197 mm 25– – 6.1
February 25°C18°C162 mm 21– – 6.1
March 26°C18°C212 mm 26– – 6.1
April 26°C18°C107 mm 16– – 6.8
May 27°C17°C10 mm 3– – 8.8
June 26°C15°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
July 26°C15°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
August 27°C16°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
September 29°C18°C3 mm 1– – 9.0
October 29°C19°C52 mm 8– – 8.0
November 27°C19°C208 mm 22– – 6.1
December 25°C18°C263 mm 27– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Mbala in January?

Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 18°C.

When is the best time to visit Mbala?

The best months are June, July, August, September.