Weather in January in Zimbabwe
Considering a trip to Zimbabwe this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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.
Temperatures
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.For a closer look at conditions across Zimbabwe, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Harare.Average sunshine
The city Harare usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Zimbabwe climate page.
Where to go in Zimbabwe in January
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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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Zimbabwe?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zimbabwe.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Zimbabwe.
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