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

Month summary

Harare weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

61°F – 75°F

🌧 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 : ██████░░░░ 75°F

☀️ 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°F. 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌧️ January	61°F	75°F	71%	0.3in	11.0h	7.1/10
🌤️ February	61°F	77°F	59%	0.2in	11.9h	7.4/10
🌤️ March	59°F	77°F	38%	0.1in	11.8h	7.8/10
🌤️ April	55°F	75°F	21%	0.1in	11.4h	8.1/10
🌤️ May	52°F	73°F	5%	0.0in	10.9h	8.5/10
🌤️ June	48°F	70°F	1%	0.0in	10.6h	8.2/10
🌤️ July	48°F	70°F	2%	0.0in	10.8h	8.2/10
🌤️ August	50°F	75°F	0%	0.0in	11.4h	8.9/10
☀️ September	57°F	82°F	2%	0.0in	11.8h	9.5/10
☀️ October	61°F	84°F	10%	0.0in	11.9h	8.9/10
🌤️ November	61°F	82°F	46%	0.1in	12.2h	8.0/10
🌤️ December	63°F	79°F	56%	0.2in	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 75°F, 71% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

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