Climate normals · 1970–2000
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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 71° | 284 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 250 mm |
| March | 22° / 71° | 178 mm |
| April | 21° / 69° | 49 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 6 mm |
| June | 16° / 61° | 0 mm |
| July | 16° / 61° | 0 mm |
| August | 19° / 65° | 1 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 3 mm |
| October | 24° / 74° | 32 mm |
| November | 23° / 74° | 134 mm |
| December | 22° / 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.