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Zimbabwe · Matabeleland North · January
Matabeleland North in Januaryhow the month reads
January is a mixed month — worth planning against specific weeks inside Zimbabwe, with average temperatures for the region. The safety bulletins below apply.
- Rank
- 9 of 12
- Score
- 60/100
January match
60/100
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What’s open · January
Things to do in Matabeleland North in January
- OpenVictoria Falls
high water and low water are different sights, not better and worse ones — one is spray and thunder, the other is bare rock and a clear view of the gorge
Sources: wildhorizons.co.za, travelbutlers.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
- Temperature29°C−0.2°C vs. yearly mean
- Month rank9 of 12for Matabeleland North
- Best monthsMarch · April · Mayhighest regional score
12-month temperature · Matabeleland North
January in context
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) |
|---|---|
| January | 29.1 |
| February | 29.4 |
| March | 29.7 |
| April | 28.8 |
| May | 27.1 |
| June | 24.9 |
| July | 24.9 |
| August | 28.5 |
| September | 32.1 |
| October | 33.7 |
| November | 32.2 |
| December | 30.7 |
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Zimbabwe
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
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