Harare in July: weather, rain (2%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Harare weather in July

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

48°F – 70°F

🌧 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 : █████░░░░░ 70°F

☀️ 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°F 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 °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 July, Harare averages 70°F, 2% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10. See methodology →

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