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Ndola Climate

Ndola is a city in Zambia (08) with a population of about 627,503. Its average annual temperature is 20.5°C (69°F), with roughly 1223 mm of rain per year.

20.5°C

Avg Temp

1223

Precip (mm/yr)

Oct

Hottest Month

Jun

Coldest Month


Ndola Climate

Ndola has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F) and receives about 1223 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

20.5°C

Avg Temp

1223

Precip (mm/yr)

Oct

Hottest Month

Jun

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Ndola — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January22° / 71°284 mm
February22° / 71°250 mm
March22° / 71°178 mm
April21° / 69°49 mm
May19° / 66°6 mm
June16° / 61°0 mm
July16° / 61°0 mm
August19° / 65°1 mm
September22° / 71°3 mm
October24° / 74°32 mm
November23° / 74°134 mm
December22° / 72°286 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Ndola

The most comfortable months to visit Ndola are typically September, August and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 31°C high). The coldest is June (near 7°C low). December is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Ndola are typically September, August and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Ndola, Zambia has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C and about 1223 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is June.

In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Ndola average about 31°C (89°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.