Weather in August in Zimbabwe
Planning a journey to Zimbabwe this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Zimbabwe in August?
August in Zimbabwe generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Mutare to 30°C in Lower Zambezi National Park. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Lower Zambezi National Park and 11°C in Mutare.For specific regional insights in Zimbabwe, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Victoria Falls with an average of 0.2 mm to low rainfall in Chipinge with 9.3 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Harare usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 291 hours of sunshine in Harare. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Zimbabwe's conditions throughout the year, check out our Zimbabwe climate page.
Where to go in Zimbabwe in August
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Zimbabwe, check out our Zimbabwe's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Zimbabwe?
Harare
In August Harare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Bulawayo
In August Bulawayo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Mutare
In August Mutare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Gweru
In August Gweru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kwekwe
In August Kwekwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Zimbabwe?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Zimbabwe. Typically, the climate in Harare is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Harare. In contrast, January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Zimbabwe.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Zimbabwe? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Zimbabwe.
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