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Zimbabwe's national averages run from 24 °C in July to 32 °C in October, with rainfall between 3 mm in August and 202 mm in January and 6.4–9.5 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are March, April and May. Its 10 regions span 26–29 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Harare
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Harare
- Area
- 388,994 km²
Best months to visit
When Zimbabwe shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7 | 19.7 | 17.2 | 33.1 |
| February | 29.0 | 19.6 | 17.6 | 33.5 |
| March | 28.7 | 18.5 | 15.8 | 32.7 |
| April | 27.7 | 16.4 | 13.4 | 31.5 |
| May | 26.0 | 12.8 | 10.2 | 29.3 |
| June | 23.9 | 10.6 | 8.3 | 28.2 |
| July | 23.8 | 10.1 | 7.7 | 28.5 |
| August | 27.2 | 12.4 | 9.3 | 32.0 |
| September | 30.5 | 15.8 | 11.0 | 34.7 |
| October | 31.7 | 18.2 | 14.2 | 36.3 |
| November | 31.0 | 19.6 | 16.5 | 35.8 |
| December | 30.1 | 19.9 | 17.3 | 35.6 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 202 |
| February | 164 |
| March | 73 |
| April | 35 |
| May | 6 |
| June | 4 |
| July | 4 |
| August | 3 |
| September | 4 |
| October | 18 |
| November | 80 |
| December | 158 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.4 |
| February | 6.8 |
| March | 7.3 |
| April | 7.3 |
| May | 8.2 |
| June | 7.5 |
| July | 7.7 |
| August | 8.8 |
| September | 9.5 |
| October | 9.4 |
| November | 8.2 |
| December | 7.5 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 | 6.6 | 15.1 |
| February | 9.5 | 6.5 | 14.3 |
| March | 9.8 | 6.3 | 14.8 |
| April | 9.5 | 6.4 | 14.6 |
| May | 9.1 | 6.4 | 13.6 |
| June | 9.5 | 6.2 | 14.5 |
| July | 9.9 | 6.7 | 15.5 |
| August | 10.5 | 7.2 | 15.6 |
| September | 11.8 | 8.0 | 17.9 |
| October | 12.7 | 9.0 | 17.9 |
| November | 11.2 | 7.8 | 16.3 |
| December | 10.1 | 7.0 | 14.6 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Zimbabwe
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Zimbabwe, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedVictoria Falls
Limited October–December · at its best March–May
Sources: wildhorizons.co.za, travelbutlers.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Zimbabwe
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Zimbabwe, in order
- JanJanuary28.7°C · 202 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 202 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 202 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary29.0°C · 164 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 164 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 164 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch28.7°C · 73 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 73 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 73 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril27.7°C · 35 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 35 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 35 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay26.0°C · 6 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 6 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 6 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune23.9°C · 4 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 4 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 4 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly23.8°C · 4 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 4 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 4 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust27.2°C · 3 mm · 8.8 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 3 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 3 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember30.5°C · 4 mm · 9.5 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 4 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 4 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober31.7°C · 18 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 18 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 18 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember31.0°C · 80 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 80 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 80 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember30.1°C · 158 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 158 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 158 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
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