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Thinking of visiting Bulawayo in April? Expect high temperatures reaching 27°C (81°F) during the day, dropping to 14°C (57°F) at night, with some rainfall likely.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, April is one of the best months to visit Bulawayo.
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48-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Bulawayo typically stay consistent throughout April, with daily highs averaging around 27°C (81°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 12°C (54°F) to 16°C (61°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Bulawayo spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Bulawayo between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during April.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in April. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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