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Zimbabwe Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Zimbabwe in September.

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Are you planning a trip a to Zimbabwe in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Zimbabwe in September

September in Zimbabwe generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Nyanga at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Victoria Falls at 34°C (93°F). At night it cools down to 17°C (63°F) in Victoria Falls and 12°C (54°F) in Nyanga.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Zimbabwe, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lower Zambezi National Park with an average of 2.4 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Chipinge with 22 mm (0.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Harare sees close to 282 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Zimbabwe - and find the best time to visit. (based on Harare)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August25°C (77°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Zimbabwe in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Zimbabwe.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Zimbabwe

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in Zimbabwe?

Temperature range in Zimbabwe (September)

Precipitation variation in Zimbabwe (September)

Harare

In September Harare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
282 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Harare →

Dete

In September Dete generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Dete →

Nyanga

In September Nyanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Nyanga →

Bulawayo

In September Bulawayo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
288 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Bulawayo →

Mutare

In September Mutare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Zimbabwe in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Harare 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Victoria Falls 34°C (93°F) 17°C (63°F) 2.7 mm (0.1 in)
Gokwe 32°C (90°F) 17°C (63°F) 2.9 mm (0.1 in)
Bulawayo 30°C (86°F) 14°C (57°F) 6.8 mm (0.3 in)
Lower Zambezi National Park 33°C (91°F) 20°C (68°F) 2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Nyanga 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)

Zimbabwe weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Zimbabwe in September?

Zimbabwe typically experiences excellent weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Harare average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Zimbabwe in September?

Harare averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does Zimbabwe get a lot of rain in September?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Zimbabwe during September, with Harare averaging close to 4.3 mm (0.2 in).

Is September a Good Time to Visit Zimbabwe?

We believe that September is one of the best times to visit Zimbabwe with overall excellent 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 excellent weather in Harare. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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