Best time to go to Zimbabwe for a perfect weather and where to go?
Discover the perfect time to visit Zimbabwe from seasonal averages in many locations like Victoria Falls or Bulawayo below.
When is the best time to go to Zimbabwe?
When is the best time to go to Zimbabwe? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- In Zimbabwe, the weather is good everywhere in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
- The best months to go to Harare are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
- On average, the warmest months in Harare are September, October and November, and the coldest months are June and July
- The rainiest months in this city are January and December
- The cities with the best climate are Bulawayo, Gweru, Gwanda, Kwekwe and Masvingo, with good weather at least 11 months a year
Annual weather in Zimbabwe
For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Zimbabwe for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | View Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F to 86°F | good weather* | |||
| February | 67°F to 85°F | good weather* | |||
| March | 65°F to 86°F | good weather* | |||
| April | 63°F to 85°F | perfect weather* | |||
| May | 59°F to 83°F | perfect weather | |||
| June | 54°F to 79°F | perfect weather* | |||
| July | 52°F to 79°F | good weather* | |||
| August | 59°F to 86°F | perfect weather | |||
| September | 67°F to 95°F | perfect weather | |||
| October | 70°F to 99°F | perfect weather* | |||
| November | 72°F to 95°F | good weather* | |||
| December | 70°F to 90°F | good weather* |
Best time to travel to Zimbabwe by cities
Harare
The best months to go to Harare are march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october and november.
Bulawayo
The best months to go to Bulawayo are january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december.
Gweru
The best months to go to Gweru are january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december.
Temperatures and rainfall in Zimbabwe
On these 2 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Zimbabwe and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare and Chinhoyi.
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Zimbabwe
Find out when Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May and June. The number of visitors to Zimbabwe is high in: July, August, September, October, November and December.
- Very low season in Zimbabwe: January, February, March and May.
- Low season in Zimbabwe: April and June.
- High season in Zimbabwe: July, September, October and November.
- Peek season in Zimbabwe: August and December.
Figure: Visitor index for Zimbabwe month by month
Average price for flights to Zimbabwe
A return flight between London and Harare is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 837 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 306 more for your airline ticket to Harare if you go in august.
Where to go in Zimbabwe?
This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).
| Cities | jan. | feb. | mar. | apr. | may | jun. | jul. | aug. | sep. | oct. | nov. | dec. |
| Harare | 79°F | 79°F | 79°F | 77°F | 76°F | 74°F | 74°F | 81°F | 86°F | 88°F | 86°F | 81°F |
| Bulawayo | 81°F | 81°F | 81°F | 79°F | 76°F | 72°F | 70°F | 79°F | 86°F | 90°F | 88°F | 85°F |
| Gweru | 79°F | 79°F | 77°F | 76°F | 74°F | 70°F | 70°F | 77°F | 85°F | 88°F | 86°F | 83°F |
| Mutare | 83°F | 83°F | 81°F | 79°F | 76°F | 74°F | 72°F | 79°F | 85°F | 88°F | 88°F | 85°F |
| Chinhoyi | 81°F | 81°F | 81°F | 81°F | 81°F | 77°F | 77°F | 85°F | 92°F | 94°F | 90°F | 85°F |
| Gwanda | 85°F | 85°F | 85°F | 81°F | 77°F | 74°F | 72°F | 81°F | 88°F | 90°F | 90°F | 86°F |
| Kwekwe | 83°F | 83°F | 83°F | 81°F | 79°F | 76°F | 76°F | 83°F | 90°F | 92°F | 90°F | 86°F |
| Victoria Falls | 86°F | 85°F | 86°F | 85°F | 83°F | 79°F | 79°F | 86°F | 95°F | 99°F | 95°F | 90°F |
| Masvingo | 83°F | 83°F | 81°F | 79°F | 76°F | 72°F | 72°F | 79°F | 86°F | 88°F | 88°F | 85°F |
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About Zimbabwe
What can I do in Zimbabwe?
Beaches / swimming
Nature and countryside
Culture and heritage
Sports
Family travel
Crafts / shopping
Gastronomy
Nightlife
Is this weather information for Zimbabwe reliable?
Climate data for Zimbabwe has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Zimbabwe allows us to determine the average for each month in Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Chinhoyi, Gwanda, Kwekwe, Victoria Falls and and 1 other cities.
So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.