Harare, ZimbabweQuick decision
When to visit Harare?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–28°C in September
🌧 Least rain
2% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (71%)
📅 Best score
9.5/10
Monthly climate data
Harare weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 16°C | 24°C | 71% | 7.0 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 16°C | 25°C | 59% | 4.7 | 11.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 15°C | 25°C | 38% | 2.5 | 11.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 24°C | 21% | 1.4 | 11.4h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 23°C | 5% | 0.2 | 10.9h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 9°C | 21°C | 1% | 0.1 | 10.6h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 9°C | 21°C | 2% | 0.0 | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 10°C | 24°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 14°C | 28°C | 2% | 0.1 | 11.8h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ October | 16°C | 29°C | 10% | 0.6 | 11.9h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 28°C | 46% | 3.5 | 12.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 17°C | 26°C | 56% | 4.7 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 24°C, 21% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 22°C, 1% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time
Average 28°C, 19% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 25°C, 62% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
September is ideal with 2% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 71% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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