Harare weather in September [2026]

Month summary

Harare weather in September

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

14°C – 28°C

🌧 Rainy days

2% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.5/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Harare in September?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 2%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.8h/d

Our take: September in Harare is absolutely gorgeous—you're looking at warm, sunny days (28°C highs) with refreshingly cool mornings, virtually no rain, and nearly 12 hours of daily sunshine. Perfect for the outdoorwise traveler who wants to explore without weather drama. Pack layers and sunscreen; you'll spend mornings in a light jacket and afternoons in shorts.

By trip type

Harare in September by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in September

Autumn in Harare is often underrated: 28°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Harare.

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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 September, Harare averages 28°C, 2% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.5/10. See methodology →

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