ZW Harare, Zimbabwe

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Harare

Harare, Zimbabwe's capital — garden city at altitude with temperate climate, Mbare market and base for Victoria Falls and Hwange.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -17.82°N 31.05°E
SeptemberBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
2%Rainy days

When to visit Harare?

🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
57°F–82°F in September
🌧 Least rain
2% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (71%)
📅 Best score
9.5/10

Harare weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌧️ January61°F75°F71%0.3in11.0h7.1/10
🌤️ February61°F77°F59%0.2in11.9h7.4/10
🌤️ March59°F77°F38%0.1in11.8h7.8/10
🌤️ April55°F75°F21%0.1in11.4h8.1/10
🌤️ May52°F73°F5%0.0in10.9h8.5/10
🌤️ June48°F70°F1%0.0in10.6h8.2/10
🌤️ July48°F70°F2%0.0in10.8h8.2/10
🌤️ August50°F75°F0%0.0in11.4h8.9/10
☀️ September57°F82°F2%0.0in11.8h9.5/10
☀️ October61°F84°F10%0.0in11.9h8.9/10
🌤️ November61°F82°F46%0.1in12.2h8.0/10
🌤️ December63°F79°F56%0.2in12.0h7.5/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 24°F, 21% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 22°F, 1% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time

Average 28°F, 19% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 25°F, 62% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.

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Detailed weather by month

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Frequently asked questions

September is ideal with 2% rainy days and 28°F.
January is the wettest month with 71% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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