Harare weather in January (Zimbabwe)

What should you pack for a trip to Harare in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During January, Harare usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

Harare in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 216 mm for the month. The month is marked by heavy rainfall, often coming down in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 217 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month 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 January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 216 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 217 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zimbabwe in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Harare.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.