Harare weather in December (Zimbabwe)

Interested in knowing the climate of Harare in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Harare generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 27°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 17°C.

Precipitation

Harare in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 193 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 198 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 193 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zimbabwe in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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