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:

January 68°F/79°F
13.5in
February 68°F/79°F
10in
March 67°F/79°F
5.4in
April 65°F/77°F
2.3in
May 61°F/76°F
0.6in
June 58°F/74°F
0.2in
July 56°F/74°F
0.2in
August 61°F/81°F
0.1in
September 68°F/86°F
0.1in
October 72°F/88°F
0.9in
November 72°F/86°F
5.5in
December 72°F/81°F
11.7in


Weather and climate in Harare

Harare enjoys a subtropical highland climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Harare is 81°F (ranging from 74°F in july to 88°F in october). Annual rainfall is 50.3in, with a minimum of 0.1in in august and a maximum of 13.5in in january.
  • 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.

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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, September is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Harare. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March 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 ($ 792 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 385 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 $ 137 per day to hire a car in Harare. This price varies by $ 15 depending on the month. In april, hiring a car costs an average of $ 128 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 143.

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