Zimbabwe weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Zimbabwe this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Zimbabwe in January?
January in Zimbabwe generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Harare at 27°C to very warm in Lower Zambezi National Park at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Lower Zambezi National Park and 17°C in Harare.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bulawayo with an average of 139 mm to heavy rainfall in Lower Zambezi National Park with 318 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Harare. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 217 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.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Zimbabwe in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Zimbabwe climate page.
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Average weather in Harare
In January 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 unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bulawayo
In January 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 January 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 January 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 pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kwekwe
In January Kwekwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Zimbabwe?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Zimbabwe with often unpleasant 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. In contrast, January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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