Visit Harare in July? Score 8.2/10 [2026]

Month summary

Harare weather in July

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

9°C – 21°C

🌧 Rainy days

2% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Harare in July?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.

❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 2%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 21°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.8h/d

Our take: July is honestly one of Harare's best months—crisp mornings around 9°C warm to pleasant 21°C afternoons, virtually no rain, and abundant sunshine. You'll need layers, but the dry conditions and clear skies make it perfect for exploring the city and nearby attractions without sweaty discomfort. This is peak visiting season for good reason.

By trip type

Harare in July by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in July

In July, Harare sees 21°C during the day with 10.8h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (2% 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 July, Harare averages 21°C, 2% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10. See methodology →

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