Zimbabwe Weather Forecast
Zimbabwe weather: 70°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 70°F (21°C) in Zimbabwe with overcast. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 57°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 45%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - good conditions.
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. October 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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 11.2°F below the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zimbabwe today at 8.9/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Zimbabwe right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:33 PM, Oct 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Zimbabwe
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 57° | 45% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 77° / 59° | 88% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 79° / 59° | 59% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 61° | 76% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 58° | 52% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 58° | 6% | 8 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 57° | 2% | 7 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 57° | 0% | 7 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 56° | 2% | 8 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 60° | 10% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 61° | 19% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 59° | 10% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 79° / 60° | 4% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 84° / 62° | 6% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 87° / 66° | 7% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 92° / 70° | 10% | 13 mph | 10 |
Climate in Zimbabwe month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76° | 61° | 6,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 80° | 62° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 79° | 60° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 77° | 58° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 76° | 53° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 71° | 50° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 73° | 50° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 75° | 51° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 82° | 58° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 83° | 60° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 81° | 61° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 80° | 63° | 6,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Zimbabwe
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Air quality and pollen in Zimbabwe
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
Weather by attraction 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.
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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 70°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 66% and wind is 11 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 4:33 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
