Monthly climate guide

Ndola weather in August

Expect hot weather in Ndola in August: afternoons reach about 29°C (85°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (53°F). Around 1 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than July and 3°C cooler than September.

What stands out in August

Outdoor swimming weather: around 29°C, mostly dry and sunny.
It's one of the drier months, with about 99% less rain than Ndola's average.
August sits in Ndola's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 17°C apart.

Avg high

29°C

85°F

Avg low

12°C

53°F

Rainfall

1 mm

very dry

Humidity

45%

relative

Sky

16%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Average monthly climate in Ndola
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	26°C / 78°F	18°C / 64°F	306 mm	84%	89%
February	26°C / 78°F	18°C / 64°F	202 mm	84%	89%
March	26°C / 79°F	17°C / 63°F	139 mm	84%	79%
April	26°C / 79°F	15°C / 59°F	36 mm	78%	49%
May	26°C / 79°F	12°C / 54°F	1 mm	69%	25%
June	25°C / 78°F	10°C / 49°F	0 mm	62%	14%
July	26°C / 79°F	9°C / 49°F	0 mm	55%	12%
August	29°C / 85°F	12°C / 53°F	1 mm	45%	16%
September	33°C / 91°F	15°C / 59°F	0 mm	36%	22%
October	34°C / 94°F	18°C / 65°F	9 mm	39%	46%
November	32°C / 89°F	19°C / 66°F	78 mm	56%	72%
December	27°C / 81°F	18°C / 64°F	260 mm	79%	87%

What to pack for August

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is August a good time to visit Ndola?

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Other Zambia cities in August

Lusaka

29° / 13°C · 0 mm

Livingstone

30° / 12°C · 0 mm

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Ndola in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Ndola?

August is a reasonable time for Ndola: highs around 29°C and about 1 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Ndola in August?

Average highs are about 29°C (85°F) and average lows about 12°C (53°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Ndola in August?

Ndola typically gets around 1 mm of rain in August — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Ndola (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.