Zimbabwe Weather Forecast
Zimbabwe weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Zimbabwe?
Yes - rain is likely in Zimbabwe today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,8 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Thu, Fri, Mon, Tue and Wed.
The next 7 days carry about 6.6 times a normal week's rain for October (2,1 in against 0,3 in).
16-day forecast for Zimbabwe
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 63° / 52° | 100% · 0,8 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 51° | 98% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 48° | 6% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 53° | 25% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 56° | 69% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 74° / 56° | 67% · 0,5 in | 12 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 58° | 57% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 61° | 69% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 79° / 61° | 67% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 61° | 43% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 61° | 32% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 59° | 12% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 11 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 58° | 13% | 8 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 60° | 10% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 63° | 6% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 4% | -- | — |
What this means for Zimbabwe
Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is 20.5°F below the 83°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,8 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 43°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 60°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 9 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 12:41 AM.
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 1, 2026 at 12:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
