Visit Harare in January? Score 7.1/10 [2026]

Month summary

Harare weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

16°C – 24°C

🌧 Rainy days

71% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Harare in January?

✅ 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 : ███████░░░ 71%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: January in Harare is warm and refreshing with temperatures between 16–24°C, though you'll encounter rain on about 7 out of 10 days—it's peak rainy season. You're looking at solid sunshine (11 hours daily), so afternoons often clear beautifully after morning showers. Perfect for travelers who don't mind packing a light rain jacket and want lush, green landscapes without extreme heat.

By trip type

Harare in January by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in January

Even in winter, Harare enjoys 24°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 71% 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 January, Harare averages 24°C, 71% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

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