Harare, Zimbabwe Weather
Harare hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 75°F (24°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical July high of 70°F (21°C).
Current conditions in detail
Harare weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Harare looks sunny, with a high of 77° and an overnight low of 50°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Harare 14-day forecast
About the weather in Harare
Harare has a subtropical highland climate, marked by spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation. Average daytime highs range from about 70°F (21°C) in July to around 84°F (29°C) in October, and the city records roughly 90 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Harare weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: October - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 70°F (21°C)
- Record high: 98°F (37°C) · Record low: 40°F (5°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (22 rainy days) · Sunniest: October (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: subtropical highland - spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on October. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 60°F (16°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 70°F (21°C) and lows around 47°F (8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (37°C) and dropped as low as 40°F (5°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 8.8 inches (223 mm) of rain over 22 days, while August is the driest. October brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.6 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Harare brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months.
December through February
December through February in Harare is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (25°C) and nights around 61°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 54 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Harare is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Harare is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 49°F (9°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Harare by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76° | 61° | 22 | 8.8 in | 9.8 h/day | 78% |
| February | 77° | 61° | 16 | 4.9 in | 10.7 h/day | 77% |
| March | 77° | 59° | 12 | 3.1 in | 11.0 h/day | 73% |
| April | 75° | 56° | 6 | 1.8 in | 10.3 h/day | 69% |
| May | 73° | 51° | 1 | 0.2 in | 10.7 h/day | 59% |
| June | 69° | 48° | 0 | 0.1 in | 10.1 h/day | 58% |
| July | 70° | 47° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.3 h/day | 54% |
| August | 76° | 51° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.2 h/day | 47% |
| September | 81° | 56° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.5 h/day | 42% |
| October | 84° | 60° | 3 | 0.8 in | 11.6 h/day | 46% |
| November | 82° | 62° | 13 | 3.5 in | 11.3 h/day | 60% |
| December | 80° | 62° | 16 | 5.3 in | 10.9 h/day | 69% |