Zimbabwe Weather

Weather in Zimbabwe at a glance

Our Zimbabwe coverage centers on Harare, which has a subtropical highland climate. Expect average highs around 84°F (29°C) in October and 70°F (21°C) in July, with about 90 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

Covered city: Harare - annual average 66°
Best time to visit: April to September
Climate type: subtropical highland

The bigger picture

Harare averages 10.8 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 727 mm (28.6 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally April to September. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Harare climate page.

Harare Overcast 60°

Zimbabwe cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
City	Annual avg	Hottest month	Coldest month	Rainy days/yr	Sun h/day	Snowy days/yr
Harare	66°	Oct · 84°	Jul · 47°	90	10.8	0

Zimbabwe weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rainy days	Sunshine
January	76°	61°	22	9.8 h/day
February	77°	61°	16	10.7 h/day
March	77°	59°	12	11.0 h/day
April	75°	56°	6	10.3 h/day
May	73°	51°	1	10.7 h/day
June	69°	48°	0	10.1 h/day
July	70°	47°	1	10.3 h/day
August	76°	51°	0	11.2 h/day
September	81°	56°	0	11.5 h/day
October	84°	60°	3	11.6 h/day
November	82°	62°	13	11.3 h/day
December	80°	62°	16	10.9 h/day

Zimbabwe weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Zimbabwe?

Averaged across the covered cities, April to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.

Does it snow in Zimbabwe?

Snow is essentially absent in the Zimbabwe cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.

What is the climate of Zimbabwe like?

The covered cities fall under subtropical highland climate. That means spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to elevation.

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