Zimbabwe weather in December
Planning a journey to Zimbabwe this December 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 December?
December in Zimbabwe generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Harare at 27°C to very warm in Lower Zambezi National Park at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Lower Zambezi National Park and 17°C in Harare.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bulawayo with an average of 151 mm to heavy rainfall in Lower Zambezi National Park with 262 mm. Meanwhile, Harare enjoys close to 198 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Zimbabwe, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Zimbabwe's yearly weather, check out our Zimbabwe climate page.
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Average weather in Harare
In December Harare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Bulawayo
In December Bulawayo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mutare
In December Mutare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Gweru
In December Gweru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Kwekwe
In December Kwekwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zimbabwe.
Is December the best time to visit Zimbabwe?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Zimbabwe with overall tolerable weather in Harare.
On average, the best time to visit Zimbabwe is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Harare. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be unpleasant.
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