Harare Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Harare varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to pleasant.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Harare experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 22°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 8°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Harare has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 853 mm of rainfall annually. Harare can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 216 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.
In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 1.4 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day. 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 over the year
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in January, February, March, April, May and December to 3 m/s in June, July, August, September, October and November.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Harare in Zimbabwe
During the months of April, May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 216 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 291 hours of sunshine.
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