Bulawayo weather in December (Zimbabwe)

What can you expect from the weather in Bulawayo during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Bulawayo generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Bulawayo in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 224 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bulawayo. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bulawayo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 224 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zimbabwe in December

Find out more about the weather in Zimbabwe in December 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 Bulawayo in December?

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 December.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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