Climate normals · 1970–2000
Harare Climate
Harare is a city in Zimbabwe (10) with a population of about 1,542,813. Its average annual temperature is 18.6°C (65°F), with roughly 854 mm of rain per year.
18.6°C
Avg Temp
854
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Harare Climate
Harare has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F) and receives about 854 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.6°C
Avg Temp
854
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 201 mm |
| February | 21° / 69° | 173 mm |
| March | 20° / 69° | 107 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 38 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 10 mm |
| June | 14° / 57° | 2 mm |
| July | 14° / 57° | 2 mm |
| August | 16° / 60° | 2 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 6 mm |
| October | 21° / 70° | 33 mm |
| November | 22° / 71° | 99 mm |
| December | 21° / 70° | 181 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 Harare
The most comfortable months to visit Harare are typically October, September and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is November (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 7°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Harare are typically October, September and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Harare, Zimbabwe has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C and about 854 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July.
In November, the hottest month, daily highs in Harare average about 28°C (82°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.