October Rainfall and Precipitation in Zimbabwe

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Zimbabwe in October.

Zimbabwe experiences precipitation in October ranging from low in Lower Zambezi National Park with 10 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall to moderate in Chipinge with 40 mm (1.6 in) of rainfall.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Zimbabwe precipitation in October: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Zimbabwe receive in October?

Harare stays mostly dry in October, with average rainfall close to 29 mm (1.1 in).

How many days does it rain in Zimbabwe in October?

Rainfall in Harare typically falls on roughly 5 days days in October.

Is October part of the rainy season in Zimbabwe?

Not really. October is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Zimbabwe.

What is the wettest city in October in Zimbabwe?

Based on our records, Chipinge receives the most rainfall in Zimbabwe in October, averaging about 40 mm (1.6 in).

What is the driest city in October in Zimbabwe?

Lower Zambezi National Park is the driest city we have data for in Zimbabwe in October, with monthly rainfall close to 10 mm (0.4 in).

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