Best Time to Visit Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia
Ndola is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Ndola for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16.4°C / 61.5°F in June to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in October, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 288 mm / 11.3 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Ndola's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 21°C69.8°F | 50 mm2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19°C66.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 16.4°C61.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16.4°C61.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.7°C65.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 22.1°C71.8°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 23.7°C74.7°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ndola?
The best time to visit Ndola for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is October averaging 23.7°C / 74.7°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ndola's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Ndola?
The rainy season at Ndola, Copperbelt runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 50 mm / 2 in. The wettest single month is December (288 mm / 11.3 in).
What is the driest month in Ndola?
The driest month in Ndola is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16.4°C / 61.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Ndola?
The least comfortable months for travel to Ndola — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 288 mm / 11.3 in in December, and the coldest month averages 16.4°C / 61.5°F.
Is Ndola climate different from Zambia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Ndola figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Zambia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Ndola specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.