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Weather in October in Zimbabwe

Thinking about venturing to Zimbabwe this October 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 October?

October in Zimbabwe generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Mutare at 28°C to very hot in Lower Zambezi National Park at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Lower Zambezi National Park and 16°C in Mutare. In Zimbabwe, October typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lower Zambezi National Park with an average of 10 mm to moderate rainfall in Chipinge with 40 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Harare enjoys approximately 282 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Zimbabwe for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Zimbabwe climate page.

Where to go in Zimbabwe in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Zimbabwe on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Zimbabwe?

Harare

In October Harare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Harare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
14°C 
282 hours 
4.3 mm 
2 days 
29°C 
16°C 
282 hours 
29 mm 
5 days 
29°C 
17°C 
207 hours 
97 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Harare

Bulawayo

In October Bulawayo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bulawayo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
14°C 
288 hours 
6.8 mm 
a single day 
31°C 
16°C 
272 hours 
25 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
17°C 
236 hours 
91 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Bulawayo

Mutare

In October Mutare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mutare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
27°C 
14°C 
17 mm 
3 days 
28°C 
16°C 
38 mm 
6 days 
28°C 
17°C 
111 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Mutare

Gweru

In October Gweru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Gweru
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
14°C 
5.7 mm 
a single day 
30°C 
16°C 
28 mm 
5 days 
29°C 
17°C 
102 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Gweru

Kwekwe

In October Kwekwe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kwekwe
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
15°C 
3 mm 
a single day 
33°C 
18°C 
25 mm 
4 days 
32°C 
19°C 
84 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Kwekwe

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zimbabwe.

Is October the best time to visit Zimbabwe?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Zimbabwe with overall perfect 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. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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