Best time to go to Harare Average weather of Harare, Zimbabwe
When is the best time to go to Harare?
When is the best time to go to Harare? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Harare are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
- On average, the warmest months are September, October and November
- Harare has dry periods in June, July, August and September
- The coldest months are June and July
- The rainiest months are January and December
Annual weather in Harare
For full information about the climate and weather in Harare a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
Month | Our opinion | ||||
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January | 68°F/79°F | tolerable weather | Harare in january | ||
February | 68°F/79°F | tolerable weather | Harare in february | ||
March | 67°F/79°F | good weather | Harare in march | ||
April | 65°F/77°F | perfect weather | Harare in april | ||
May | 61°F/76°F | perfect weather | Harare in may | ||
June | 58°F/74°F | perfect weather | Harare in june | ||
July | 56°F/74°F | good weather | Harare in july | ||
August | 61°F/81°F | perfect weather | Harare in august | ||
September | 68°F/86°F | perfect weather | Harare in september | ||
October | 72°F/88°F | perfect weather | Harare in october | ||
November | 72°F/86°F | good weather | Harare in november | ||
December | 72°F/81°F | tolerable weather | Harare in december |
Weather and climate in Harare
- Between january and february the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 79°F as maximum temperature in february and, in february, 14 days of rain are expected.
- Between march and august the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 79°F in average and you can expect to have 0.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
- Between the months of september and october the climate is very good. The record temperature this month is 106°F and it rains in october about 0.9in.
- In november the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 85°F in average and you can expect to have 5.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In december the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 70°F.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Harare
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Harare: 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 Harare
Find out when Harare 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 Harare
- Very low season in Harare
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and June. - Low season in Harare
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and May. - High season in Harare
The number of visitors to Harare is high in: July. - Peak season in Harare
The largest number of tourists visiting Harare is during: August, September, October, November and December.
Figure: Visitor index for Harare month by month
Best time for low prices in Harare
Average prices of hotels in Harare month by month
Generally, May is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Harare. 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 for flights to Harare
A return flight between London and Harare is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 768 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 418 more for your airline ticket to Harare if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Harare
On average, it costs $ 119 per day to hire a car in Harare. This price varies by $ 13 depending on the month. In june, hiring a car costs an average of $ 112 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in october is $ 125.