Harare weather in August (Zimbabwe)

Planning a trip to Harare in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Harare, August is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Harare in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.4 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 1 day of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 291 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Harare. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Harare climate page with graphs.

 

Harare, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 50%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 291 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zimbabwe in August

Find out more about the weather in Zimbabwe in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Harare in August?

For visitors traveling to Harare, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Zimbabwe? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Zimbabwe. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.