Seasons of the Year Seasons in Zimbabwe
The climate in Zimbabwe varies from subequatorial in the north to tropical in the south. In the south-western regions of the country and in the lower regions in south-eastern Zimbabwe, the climate is a warm steppe.
Most of the country's territory is occupied by wild nature, which today is of special value. About 10% of Zimbabwe belongs to nature reserves. And, of course, it's hard to imagine a trip to this amazing state without visiting the Victoria Falls.
Seasons
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September-November in Zimbabwe
As the season, spring in Zimbabwe, can not be singled out. It is a continuation of a long dry winter season and differs only in warming. Therefore in Zimbabwe from October to November, daytime air temperatures reach +38 °C (100 °F), and night falls to +26 °C (79 °F). Humidity decreases to 37% and rainfall is zero.
Relative air humidity in October and September does not exceed 35-40%. Beginning in November, the daytime temperature drops - due to the increasing cloudiness, which marks the beginning of the rainy season, and the humidity rises. November here always foretells the coming of strong downpours.
Rainy Season (November to March)
The rainy season in Zimbabwe lasts from the second half of October to April.
Climate from September to November
| September Max average t°: +27 °C (80 °F) Min average t°: +11 °C (52 °F) Sundial in the day: 11.5 hours Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 3.5 mm (0.1") |
| October Max average t°: +29 °C (84 °F) Min average t°: +14 °C (58 °F) Sundial in the day: 11.5 hours Rainy days: 2 days Precipitation: 22 mm (0.9") |
| November Max average t°: +27 °C (80 °F) Min average t°: +15 °C (59 °F) Sundial in the day: 10 hours Rainy days: 10 days Precipitation: 126 mm (5.0") |
(Harare)
Holidays
At this time, public holidays are not held in Zimbabwe.
December-February in Zimbabwe
In regions that are located at an altitude of more than 1200 m, it is always 3-4 °C cooler. The average annual precipitation varies from 400 mm in the south to 2000 mm in the east.
Climate from December to February
| December Max average t°: +26 °C (78 °F) Min average t°: +16 °C (60 °F) Sundial in the day: 8.5 hours Rainy days: 18 days Precipitation: 259 mm (10.2") |
| January Max average t°: +26 °C (78 °F) Min average t°: +16 °C (60 °F) Sundial in the day: 7.5 hours Rainy days: 16 days Precipitation: 243 mm (9.6") |
| February Max average t°: +25 °C (77 °F) Min average t°: +15 °C (59 °F) Sundial in the day: 7.5 hours Rainy days: 15 days Precipitation: 202 mm (8.0") |
(Harare)
Holidays
December 25 - Christmas;
January 1 - New Year;
February 21 - National Youth Day.
March-May in Zimbabwe
From May to the second half of October, the probability of precipitation in Zimbabwe is small, sometimes very small. However, in the eastern part of the country, on the border with Mozambique, in the winter sometimes there can be a light rain.
Dry Season (April to October)
In Zimbabwe there is a pronounced dry season lasting during the local summer.
Climate from March to May
| March Max average t°: +26 °C (78 °F) Min average t°: +14 °C (57 °F) Sundial in the day: 8 hours Rainy days: 10 days Precipitation: 117 mm (4.6") |
| April Max average t°: +25 °C (77 °F) Min average t°: +12 °C (54 °F) Sundial in the day: 8 hours Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 44 mm (1.7") |
| May Max average t°: +23 °C (74 °F) Min average t°: +9 °C (48 °F) Sundial in the day: 9 hours Rainy days: 1 day Precipitation: 20 mm (0.8") |
(Harare)
Holidays
April 10 - The Great Friday;
April 12 - Easter;
April 18 - Independence Day of Zimbabwe;
May 1 - Workers' Day;
May 25 is the day of Africa in Zimbabwe.
June-August in Zimbabwe
June and July are the coldest months of the year. At this time for the main territory of the country are characterized by light frosts. Severe frosts (-5 ° C, 23 °F and below) are a rarity. Since mid-August, the temperature starts to rise and its peak reaches in October - therefore September and October are the least pleasant months.
The average temperatures range from +19 °C (66 °F) to +25 °C (77 °F) in the daytime and from +10 °C (50 °F) to +16 °C (61 °F) at night. At the same time, in the north and west 2-3 °C warmer than in other regions. In July, there are about 27 sunny days and rains can not be feared.
Climate from June to August
| June Max average t°: +21 °C (70 °F) Min average t°: +6.5 °C (44 °F) Sundial in the day: 10 hours Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 1.4 mm (0.06") |
| July Max average t°: +21 °C (70 °F) Min average t°: +6.5 °C (44 °F) Sundial in the day: 10 hours Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 2.0 mm (0.08") |
| August Max average t°: +24 °C (75 °F) Min average t°: +8.5 °C (47 °F) Sundial in the day: 11 hours Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 1.3 mm (0.05") |
(Harare)
Winter Holidays
August 11 - Day of National Heroes in Zimbabwe;
August 12 is the Day of Defense Forces in Zimbabwe.
