Rain/Wet Spell
Watch out for scattered thunderstorms, strong winds with localized downpours, and possible hailstorms :
- Harare Metropolitan, Manicaland, Matabeleland North , and all Mashonaland provinces from Sunday 15 and Monday 16 November 2026
- Countrywide from Monday 16 November through …
Harare, Zimbabwe Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Harare, it is
74° with sunny.
Today's forecast reaches 89°,
with a low of 64°.
Tomorrow in Harare looks
sunny, with a high of 90°
and an overnight low of 65°.
Precipitation chance is modest at 36%.
Winds top out near 6 mph,
and the UV index reaches 13 (extreme).
Harare averages 10.8 hours of sunshine per day, with October the brightest month. Temperatures peak in October and reach their annual low point in July.
Sunshine, rain and seasonal change
Rain and sunshine
About 727 mm (28.6 inches) falls across 90 wet days, with 10.8 hours of sunshine on an average day.
Seasonal change
October highs reach 84°F (29°C), while July lows fall to 47°F (8°C).
Typical day and night
Harare averages 77°F (25°C) by day and 56°F (14°C) at night across the year.
Aim for April to September if you get the choice: the rains have stopped and the heat has not yet peaked, and highs average 74°F (23°C) against roughly 2 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
When does it rain most in Harare?
January, at 8.8 inches (223 mm) over about 22 days. August is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.
When is Harare at its coldest?
July, with highs of 70°F (21°C) and lows near 47°F (8°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 40°F (5°C).
When is the rainy season in Harare?
67% of the annual rainfall lands in the wettest three months, peaking in January. The dry end of the year sits around August, which averages less than 1 mm.
Is there snow in Harare?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Harare shows no regular measurable snowfall.
How hot does Harare get in summer?
October averages 84°F (29°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
When is Harare at its hottest?
October, averaging 84°F (29°C) by day and 60°F (16°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 98°F (37°C).
How much sun does Harare get?
10.8 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in October at 11.6 hours.