When is the best time to go to Ndola

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ndola, Zambia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ndola weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ndola are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ndola January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 289mm 5.2hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in January in Ndola is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ndola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Ndola and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ndola with around 289mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ndola February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 256mm 5.3hrs 13.2hrs

February in Ndola is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ndola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Ndola and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ndola with around 256mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ndola weather in February »

March

Ndola March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 172mm 6.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Ndola is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ndola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Ndola and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ndola with around 172mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ndola weather in March »

April

Ndola April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 49mm 8.5hrs 12.5hrs

Ndola's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ndola, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Ndola and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ndola with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ndola weather in April »

May

Ndola May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 5mm 9.5hrs 12.3hrs

May is a very dry month in Ndola and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ndola, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Ndola and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ndola with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ndola weather in May »

June

Ndola June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 1mm 9.8hrs 13.5hrs

Ndola's weather in June is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ndola, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Ndola and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ndola with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ndola weather in June »

July

Ndola July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 0mm 10.2hrs 13.2hrs

July in Ndola is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ndola, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Ndola and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ndola with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ndola weather in July »

August

Ndola August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 1mm 10.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Ndola is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ndola, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Ndola and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ndola with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ndola weather in August »

September

Ndola September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 3mm 9.9hrs 12.5hrs

Ndola's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ndola, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Ndola and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ndola with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ndola weather in September »

October

Ndola October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 30mm 9.2hrs 12.3hrs

October is a dry month in Ndola and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ndola.

October is in the spring in Ndola and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ndola with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ndola weather in October »

November

Ndola November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 139mm 7.3hrs 13.5hrs

The climate in Ndola during November can be summarized as hot and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ndola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Ndola and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ndola with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ndola weather in November »

December

Ndola December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 289mm 5.3hrs 13.2hrs

December in Ndola is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ndola for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Ndola and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ndola with around 289mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ndola weather in December »

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Ndola weather stats

Ndola weather statistics
Hottest month: October 30.9°C 87.6°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 10.2hrs
Coldest month: July 24.5°C 76.1°F
Wettest month: December 289mm 11.4ins
Warmest sea: March 28.8°C 83.8°F
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