Country in Africa

Zimbabwe Travel Guide

Zimbabwe travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 49°F now🕔 8:02 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 16 million

Summary

Zimbabwe is a country in Africa. Zimbabwe is a country in Africa with its capital at Harare. It has a population of about 16 million. The capital is Harare.

Right now it is 49°F (9°C) in Zimbabwe with clear. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 47°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Zimbabwe is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. September is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 50°F.

Nearby highlights include Victoria Falls.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 5.8°F below the 76°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Zimbabwe today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Zimbabwe

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 17°49′30.7″S 31°2′0.6″E (-17.8252, 31.0335)

Weather in Zimbabwe right now

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49°F
Clear · feels like 42°F
Humidity56%
Wind8 mph NE
Gusts15 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure858 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 21 mi
Air quality76 · Moderate
Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 57%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:02 PM, Aug 5 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 8

⛅ 71° / 49°

Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Aug 9

☀️ 72° / 52°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 6 mph

Quick facts about Zimbabwe

TypeCountry
ContinentAfrica
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates17°49′30.7″S 31°2′0.6″E (-17.8252, 31.0335)
CapitalHarare
Population16.000.000
Area150.872 sq mi
ISO codeZW
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3ZWE
CurrencyUS dollar (USD)
LanguagesEnglish, Shona, Ndebele
Calling code+263
Time zoneAfrica/Harare
Local time8:02 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Zimbabwe

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Zimbabwe.

Best time to visit Zimbabwe

Go in April, May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Attractions in Zimbabwe

1 attractions mapped in this atlas

Explore Zimbabwe

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Travel Guide for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are -17.8252, 31.0335. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Zimbabwe right now?

It is currently 49°F (9°C) with clear. Humidity is 56% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Zimbabwe?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Zimbabwe, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Zimbabwe in?

Zimbabwe observes Africa/Harare (UTC+02:00). The local time is 8:02 PM.

How many people live in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a population of approximately 16 million.

What are the top things to do in Zimbabwe?

Popular options include Victoria Falls.

What places are in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe covers 1 places in this atlas, including Victoria Falls.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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