Monthly climate guide

Ndola weather in October

Expect very hot weather in Ndola in October: afternoons reach about 34°C (94°F), while nights drop to around 18°C (65°F). Around 9 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than September and 2°C warmer than November.

What stands out in October

Expect a big gap between day and night — about 16°C.
Low humidity (around 39%) keeps the warmth pleasant rather than muggy.
October sits in Ndola's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
It's one of the drier months, with about 90% less rain than Ndola's average.

October is typically Ndola's warmest month.

Avg high

34°C

94°F

Avg low

18°C

65°F

Rainfall

9 mm

very dry

Humidity

39%

relative

Sky

46%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Ndola weather by month

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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 October

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

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Is October a good time to visit Ndola?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Zambia cities in October

Lusaka

35° / 20°C · 8 mm

Livingstone

37° / 20°C · 11 mm

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Ndola in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Ndola?

It can be, if you like heat: October highs in Ndola are around 34°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Ndola in October?

Average highs are about 34°C (94°F) and average lows about 18°C (65°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Ndola in October?

Ndola typically gets around 9 mm of rain in October — 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.