When to go · Ndola
Ndola in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler)). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 40 °C (104 °F) in the valleys; peak game; falls low.Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler)). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 104 °F (40 °C) in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- High
- Zambia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler)). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 40 °C (104 °F) in the valleys; peak game; falls low.Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler)). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 104 °F (40 °C) in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- NdolaHighs around 32.7 °C (91 °F), lows around 16.2 °C (61 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 91 °F (32.7 °C), lows around 61 °F (16.2 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Zambia overall
- High
Zambia overall: 'Suicide month': 40 °C in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ndola, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 32.7 °C (91 °F)91 °F (32.7 °C)
May: 27.7 °C (82 °F)82 °F (27.7 °C)
Night low
Oct: 16.2 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16.2 °C)
May: 9.1 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9.1 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 3
May: 1 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler)). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 40 °C in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
May: Inside Ndola's best window: May–Aug (dry, cooler).
Ndola: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen