Harare Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Harare, Zimbabwe, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. October is the warmest month with daytime highs of 29°C (84°F), while July is the coolest at 22°C (72°F).
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 853 mm (34 in), with January being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from April to October. The sunniest month is August, with 9.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Harare
The climate in Harare experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 22°C (72°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in October to 8°C (46°F) in July.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Harare
Generally, Harare has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 853 mm (34 in) of rainfall annually. Harare can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 216 mm (8.5 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.4 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our Harare Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Harare
Harare experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.7 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 6.3 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Harare by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Harare.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 77%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 45%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Harare
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in January, February, March, April, May and December to 3 m/s (6 knots) in June, July, August, September, October and November. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Harare 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Harare
During the months of March, April, May, June, July and August, Harare enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 22°C (71°F) to 27°C (80°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 1 mm (0.04 in) in August to 99 mm (3.9 in) in March. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.
The rainy season falls during January, February and December, bringing heavy precipitation. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
