Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bulawayo Climate
Bulawayo is a city in Zimbabwe (09) with a population of about 665,952. Its average annual temperature is 19.4°C (67°F), with roughly 592 mm of rain per year.
19.4°C
Avg Temp
592
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Bulawayo Climate
Bulawayo has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F) and receives about 592 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.4°C
Avg Temp
592
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 136 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 107 mm |
| March | 21° / 70° | 64 mm |
| April | 19° / 67° | 27 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 6 mm |
| June | 14° / 58° | 2 mm |
| July | 14° / 58° | 1 mm |
| August | 17° / 62° | 1 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 6 mm |
| October | 22° / 72° | 30 mm |
| November | 22° / 72° | 85 mm |
| December | 22° / 72° | 127 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bulawayo
The most comfortable months to visit Bulawayo are typically September, October and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is November (around 29°C high). The coldest is July (near 6°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bulawayo are typically September, October and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C and about 592 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July.
In November, the hottest month, daily highs in Bulawayo average about 29°C (84°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.