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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Zimbabwe for your holiday.
Climate Overview
6 °C to 33 °C
0 – 7.36 in (0 – 15 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 18.4 °C (Harare) and 20.9 °C (Victoria Falls)
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Best Time to Visit Zimbabwe: Overview
JanuaryJan Up to 7.36 in of rainof rain | FebruaryFeb TemperaturesTemp. up to 29 °C | MarchMar Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Harare Victoria Falls | AprilApr Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Harare Victoria Falls | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Harare Victoria Falls | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Harare Victoria Falls |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Harare Victoria Falls | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Harare Victoria Falls | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Harare Victoria Falls | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Harare | NovemberNov TemperaturesTemp. up to 31 °C | DecemberDec TemperaturesTemp. up to 29 °C |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Zimbabwe) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Harare | all except January, February, November, and December |
| Victoria Falls | March, April, May, June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts Zimbabwe
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Harare
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Zimbabwe
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Zimbabwe, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Harare (Zimbabwe)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Night Temperature | 16° | 16° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 6° | 6° | 7° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 16° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 7.36 | 6.18 | 3.78 | 1.5 | 0.39 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 0.31 | 1.34 | 3.78 | 6.73 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Harare is 18.4 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: November (21.2 °C)
Coldest month: July (13.4 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 31.69 inch on 71 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): January
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 7.36 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Harare.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, September is the sunniest month with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.2 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 24° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 33° | 31° | 29° |
| Night Temperature | 18° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 6° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 6.61 | 4.96 | 2.76 | 0.94 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0 | 0 | 0.08 | 1.06 | 2.52 | 6.85 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 14 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Victoria Falls is 20.9 °C.Warmest month: October (25.5 °C)
Coldest month: June (14.6 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 25.94 inch on 64 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Victoria Falls.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, September is the sunniest month with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Chobe Day Trip from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Tours
from 170 $ »
On this full-day tour you’ll go on a boat trip on the Chobe River and a game drive in Chobe National Park. The park is well known for its elephant and lion populations. Transfer from Victoria Falls is included, as is lunch at the Cresta Mowana Lodge.
Victoria Falls: Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River
Tours
from 85 $ »
Embark on the Zambezi River with a dinner cruise and take in the glorious sunset color palette, surrounded by a wildlife paradise. Savor a unique 4-course meal on board as you admire the beauty of the setting sun.
From Victoria Falls: Livingstone Island Tour & Devils Pool
Tours
from 179 $ »
Travel from your hotel in Victoria Falls on a bus and visit Livingstone Island by boat. Take in stunning views, swim in its famous pool, and explore Livingston Island before a tasty bush breakfast.
More attractions
Chobe National Park: Day Trip with River Cruise | Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Falls | From Livingstone & Victoria Falls: Zambezi Half-Day Rafting | Victoria Falls: 2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise | Zambezi River: Full Day Whitewater Rafting Experience | Livingstone: Victoria Falls Helicopter Flights | Victoria Falls: Boma Dinner and Drum Show |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Harare (Station Avenues)
broken clouds, 17.7 °CClouds: 51 % Wind: 2 mph NNO
Air Pressure: 1010 hPa Humidity: 76 %
Air Pressure: 1010 hPa Humidity: 76 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 07:06 pm
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 15 °C to 26 °C | 15 °C to 27 °C | 16 °C to 25 °C | 16 °C to 24 °C | 16 °C to 27 °C | 17 °C to 23 °C |
| 15 °C to 26 °C | 15 °C to 27 °C | 16 °C to 25 °C | 16 °C to 24 °C | 16 °C to 27 °C | 17 °C to 23 °C |
| Clouds: 92 % | Clouds: 10 % | Clouds: 96 % | Clouds: 91 % | Clouds: 63 % | Clouds: 100 % |
| 0.16 in of rain | 0.21 in of rain | 0.29 in of rain | 0.35 in of rain | 0.24 in of rain | 0.34 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Hottest Month
October: 33 °C
Day Temperature in Victoria Falls
October: 33 °CDay Temperature in Victoria Falls
Coldest Month
July: 6 °C
Night Temperature in Harare
July: 6 °CNight Temperature in Harare
Rainiest Month
January: 7.36 in
Rain in Harare
January: 7.36 inRain in Harare
Driest Month
July: 0 in
Rain in Victoria Falls
July: 0 inRain in Victoria Falls
Sunniest Month
September: 10.3 hours/day
Sunshine in Victoria Falls
September: 10.3 hours/daySunshine in Victoria Falls
Activities and Attractions
Victoria Falls: Night Game Drive and 3-Course Bush Dinner
Tours
from 200 $ »
From Livingstone: Victoria Falls Guided Half-Day Tour
Tours
from 85 $ »
From Livingstone: Victoria Falls River Safari
Tours
from 100 $ »
Distances to Zimbabwe
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 5150 mi | 7800 mi | 10250 mi |
| Victoria Falls | 5050 mi | 7530 mi | 9980 mi |
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