Harare weather in February [2026]

Month summary

Harare weather in February

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

16°C – 25°C

🌧 Rainy days

59% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.4/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Harare in February?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 59%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.9h/d

Our take: February's your sweet spot if you're an adventurer who doesn't mind afternoon showers—Harare's warm (16–25°C) and genuinely lush. You'll get solid daylight for exploring, though rain's frequent, so pack light layers and embrace the greener landscapes. Perfect for travelers who value dramatic skies and fewer crowds over unbroken sunshine.

By trip type

Harare in February by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in February

Even in winter, Harare enjoys 25°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 59% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (9.5/10) is significantly better if possible.

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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 February, Harare averages 25°C, 59% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10. See methodology →

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