When to go · Ndola
Ndola in September
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler)). Across Zambia: Hot and dry; predators at water.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- High
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- High
- Zambia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler)). Across Zambia: Hot and dry; predators at water.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- NdolaHighs around 31.6 °C (89 °F), lows around 12.8 °C (55 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 89 °F (31.6 °C), lows around 55 °F (12.8 °C), rain on about 1 day
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- High
- Prices · Zambia overall
- High
Zambia overall: Hot and dry; predators at water.
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
Sep: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 31.6 °C (89 °F)89 °F (31.6 °C)
May: 27.7 °C (82 °F)82 °F (27.7 °C)
Night low
Sep: 12.8 °C (55 °F)55 °F (12.8 °C)
May: 9.1 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9.1 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 1
May: 1
Crowds
Sep: High
May: Medium
Prices
Sep: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
May: 0
September: Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler)). Across Zambia: Hot and dry; predators at water.
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