Zimbabwe Weather Forecast
Zimbabwe weather: 54°F, clear. 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 54°F (12°C) in Zimbabwe with clear. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 53°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - 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 about average for August. The forecast high of 76°F is in line with the 76°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Zimbabwe today at 9.7/10. 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.
Weather in Zimbabwe right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:50 PM, Aug 24 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, Aug 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 53° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 51° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 53° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 51° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 49° | 2% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 50° | 4% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 55° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 59° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 63° | 2% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 61° | 2% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 62° | 2% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 83° / 65° | 8% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 82° / 63° | 14% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 77° / 62° | 8% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 61° | 13% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 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 | 76° | 52° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 83° | 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 54°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 78% 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 10:50 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 August 24, 2026 at 10:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
