When is the best time to go to Bulawayo?

When is the best time to go to Bulawayo? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Bulawayo
  • On average, the warmest months are September, October, November and December
  • Bulawayo has dry periods in May, June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are June and July
  • The rainiest months are January, February and December


Annual weather in Bulawayo

For full information about the climate and weather in Bulawayo a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 70°F/81°F
6.7in
February 68°F/81°F
5.6in
March 67°F/81°F
2.5in
April 65°F/79°F
1.1in
May 59°F/76°F
0.3in
June 56°F/72°F
0.1in
July 54°F/70°F
0.1in
August 59°F/79°F
0in
September 67°F/86°F
0.2in
October 72°F/90°F
1.3in
November 74°F/88°F
3.7in
December 72°F/85°F
6.9in


Weather and climate in Bulawayo

Bulawayo enjoys a steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Bulawayo is 81°F (ranging from 70°F in july to 90°F in october). Annual rainfall is 28.1in, with a minimum of 0in in august and a maximum of 6.9in in december.
  • From january to march the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 70°F and it rains about 12% of the time in march.
  • In april the climate is perfect. the thermometer goes up to 79°F°C.
  • From may to august the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 79°F°C and it rains in august about 0in.
  • Between the months of september and october the climate is very good. In average, on the morning it is 72°F and, in october, 2 days of rain are expected.
  • Between november and december the climate is good. The temperature rises to 85°F and it rains about 6.9in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Bulawayo

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Bulawayo: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Bulawayo

Find out when Bulawayo has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Bulawayo

  • Very low season in Bulawayo
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, May, June, October and November.
  • Low season in Bulawayo
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April.
  • High season in Bulawayo
    The number of visitors to Bulawayo is high in: July, August and September.
  • Peak season in Bulawayo
    The largest number of tourists visiting Bulawayo is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Bulawayo month by month



Best time for low prices in Bulawayo

Average prices of hotels in Bulawayo month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Bulawayo. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Bulawayo

On average, it costs $ 113 per day to hire a car in Bulawayo. This price varies by $ 16 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 103 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in october is $ 119.

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