Harare weather in August [2026]

Month summary

Harare weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

10°C – 24°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.4h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Harare in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.4h/d

Our take: August is absolutely stellar in Harare—you're looking at crisp, clear days with sunshine lasting over 11 hours. Temperatures hover between a refreshing 10–24°C, perfect for exploring without heat exhaustion, though you'll want layers for those cool mornings. Zero rainfall means zero weather worries, making it ideal for safari trips or city wandering.

By trip type

Harare in August by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in August

Summer in Harare brings pleasant temperatures (24°C) and long sunny days (11.4h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Harare averages 24°C, 0% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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