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Bulawayo Climate by Month

The weather in Bulawayo sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be very warm at the high end to roughly warm at the low end. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Bulawayo, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in October to a comfortable 23°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 8°C in July.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Bulawayo receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 654 mm. The seasons in Bulawayo, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 151 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.7 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Bulawayo enjoys sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 10.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Bulawayo in Zimbabwe

During the months of May, June and July 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:
  • Does Bulawayo have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Bulawayo?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bulawayo?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bulawayo?
    December tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bulawayo?
    August is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bulawayo?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Bulawayo

    Sun   Dec 15
    33°C | 19°C
    E 14 km/h
    1.9 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Mon   Dec 16
    33°C | 19°C
    E 7 km/h
    1.1 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Tue   Dec 17
    33°C | 20°C
    NE 7 km/h
    0.5 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain