Weather in Ndola - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Ndola, Zambia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Ndola
today🌧️ 28°💧 0.1 mm
Sun🌧️ 32°💧 0.1 mm
Mon☀️ 32°💧 0.1 mm
Tue☀️ 28°💧 0.8 mm
Wed☀️ 27°night 21°
Thu🌤️ 28°night 22°
Fri☀️ 30°night 23°
Sat☀️ 31°night 24°
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Wednesday 9 Sept in Ndola, the forecast high is 27°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 30°C to 33°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 97% of similar days.

28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–33°C
cooler than 94% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
32°Cnear normal
usually 30°C–33°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
32°Cnear normal
usually 30°C–33°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–33°C
cooler than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
27°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–33°C
cooler than 97% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–33°C
cooler than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
30°Ccooler than usual
usually 30°C–34°C
cooler than 84% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

swipe to see more years →
25°33°40° 1981: 29°C1982: 29°C1983: 30°C1984: 34°C1985: 29°C1986: 30°C1987: 32°C1988: 32°C1989: 29°C1990: 30°C1991: 34°C1992: 32°C1993: 28°C1994: 30°C1995: 31°C1996: 32°C1997: 30°C1998: 33°C1999: 31°C2000: 33°C2001: 32°C2002: 33°C2003: 33°C2004: 32°C2005: 32°C2006: 29°C2007: 33°C2008: 33°C2009: 31°C2010: 32°C2011: 30°C2012: 33°C2013: 31°C2014: 29°C2015: 33°C2016: 33°C2017: 31°C2018: 32°C2019: 30°C2020: 29°C2021: 30°C2022: 30°C2023: 32°C2024: 32°C2025: 32°C 2026 forecast: 29°C current forecast 29°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 31°C by day. The coolest year was 1993 (28°C) and the warmest was 1991 (34°C). The current forecast averages 29°C - lower than in 82% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Ndola

Ndola - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Ndola 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
30°
around 23° at night · days with rain: 0
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
30°
around 19° at night · rain chance 2%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
31°
around 20° at night · rain chance 4%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Ndola: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 30° by day and 23° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 30° in September, and about 31° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Ndola

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:01 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 31% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 93%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:01 · night 25° · evening 26° · rain 0.14 mm · humidity 25% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 5%
Monday7 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
sunrise 06:06 · sunset 18:01 · night 23° · evening 29° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 24% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 7%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 06:05 · sunset 18:01 · night 20° · evening 28° · rain 0.77 mm · humidity 30% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 21%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
sunrise 06:05 · sunset 18:01 · night 21° · evening 29° · humidity 28% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 93%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌤️28°a few clouds
sunrise 06:04 · sunset 18:01 · night 22° · evening 31° · humidity 28% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 17%
Friday11 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 06:03 · sunset 18:01 · night 23° · evening 32° · humidity 24% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 5%
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
sunrise 06:02 · sunset 18:01 · night 24° · evening 32° · humidity 22% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 5%
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
sunrise 06:02 · sunset 18:01 · night 22° · evening 31° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 21% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 7%
Monday14 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
sunrise 06:01 · sunset 18:01 · night 23° · evening 33° · humidity 20% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 6%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
sunrise 06:00 · sunset 18:01 · night 22° · evening 33° · humidity 18% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 25%
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
sunrise 06:00 · sunset 18:01 · night 21° · evening 33° · humidity 17% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 33%
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:01 · night 23° · evening 34° · humidity 16% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 3%
Friday18 September 2026
🌤️32°a few clouds
sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:01 · night 22° · evening 34° · humidity 14% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 14%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌤️32°scattered clouds
sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:01 · night 23° · evening 34° · humidity 14% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 36%
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
sunrise 05:57 · sunset 18:01 · night 26° · evening 32° · humidity 19% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 9%

UV index in Ndola - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTNdola03681111+7UV HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Betterstay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 30 min7Sat5.099Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.099Wed9.099Thu10.099Fri11.099Sat12.099Sun13.099Mon14.099Tue15.099Wed16.099Thu17.099Fri18.0910Sat19.099Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Ndola is 7 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Air quality and smog in Ndola

Air quality in Ndola is currently moderate. Fine particulate PM2.5: 52.6 µg/m³, PM10: 55.5 µg/m³.
CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Ndola52.655.5moderate
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).

Ndola weather through the year

Ndola - annual climate

Nearby and related places

MufuliraKabweLubumbashiMansaChipataMonguLusaka

FAQ - Ndola weather

What is the weather like in Ndola today?
Today it is about 28° during the day and 23° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Ndola?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.