Harare weather in January (Zimbabwe)

Planning a trip to Harare in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

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

Harare in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 216 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Harare in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.