Mutare weather in January (Zimbabwe)

Looking to travel to Mutare in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Mutare typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Mutare in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Mutare. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mutare, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 203 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

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 Mutare 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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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