Ndola weather in December (Zambia)

What does the weather outlook for Ndola look like in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Ndola tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Precipitation

Ndola in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 270 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 23 days days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ndola. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ndola climate page with graphs.

 

Ndola, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 270 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Where to go in Zambia in December

Find out more about the weather in Zambia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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