AI-generatedHarare at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Oct · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,460 h
- Rain a year
- 850 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,494 m
Climate in Harare
Harare has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. October is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while July is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Harare is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
05:2717:56
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:14–05:56 · evening 17:27–18:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:05–05:14 · evening 18:09–18:18
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Harare in October?
In October, Harare is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Harare.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 28 min05:27 – 17:56
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Harare
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %88 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Harare
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.1 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Harare, 65 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Harare
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Harare: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Harare has about 5 rainy days with 29 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Harare
How breezy and how cloudy Harare is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Harare typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 29 % of the sky over Harare: mostly sunny, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Harare
How often the day gets hot in Harare (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Harare has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Harare
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in December (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from October to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 56 | 24° | 16° | 4.9 h | 21 | 227 |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 | 25° | 16° | 5.5 h | 15 | 148 |
| MarchMar | 74 | 24° | 15° | 6.0 h | 12 | 93 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 23° | 13° | 6.5 h | 6 | 39 |
| MayMay | 94 | 22° | 10° | 7.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 20° | 8° | 6.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 20° | 8° | 6.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 23° | 10° | 7.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 27° | 13° | 8.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 28° | 15° | 8.1 h | 5 | 29 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 27° | 16° | 6.7 h | 13 | 106 |
| DecemberDec | 59 | 25° | 16° | 5.6 h | 19 | 193 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Harare
The best time to visit Harare is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to October. Rain is most frequent from November to February; the wettest month is January with 227 mm.
Harare through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Harare in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 27–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Harare in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 24–25 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Harare in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Harare in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Harare for you.
Your best months: April – May, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Harare
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Harare: score 98 against 88. In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. September has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 88 | 98better |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 15° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 8.4 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 29 mm | 4 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Feb
12 or more rainy days
Harare month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
56January24° · 5 h
In January, Harare is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 227 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Harare.
Harare in January65February25° · 6 h
In February, Harare is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 148 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Harare.
Harare in February74March24° · 6 h
In March, Harare is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Harare.
Harare in March88April23° · 7 h
In April, Harare is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Harare.
Harare in April94May22° · 7 h
In May, Harare is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Harare.
Harare in May93June20° · 7 h
In June, Harare is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Harare.
Harare in June93July20° · 7 h
In July, Harare is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Harare.
Harare in July96August23° · 8 h
In August, Harare is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Harare.
Harare in August98September27° · 8 h
In September, Harare is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Harare.
Harare in September88October28° · 8 h
In October, Harare is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Harare.
Harare in October72November27° · 7 h
In November, Harare is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 106 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Harare.
Harare in November59December25° · 6 h
In December, Harare is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 193 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Harare.
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Harare vs. Lusaka
In October Harare has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs. 76). During the day Lusaka is 3 °C warmer than Harare. Lusaka gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Harare | Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 88 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 2 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Harare
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Harare in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Harare has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,290 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Harare
When is the best time to visit Harare?
The best time to visit Harare is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Harare?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 15 °C. July is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Harare?
Rain is most frequent from November to February; the wettest month is January with 227 mm. The driest month is August with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Harare get?
Harare gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.4 hours a day; in January there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Harare in?
Harare uses the time zone Africa/Harare, at UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Harare?
A nonstop flight from London to Harare takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,290 km.
Which school holidays are best for Harare?
Harare has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 94, Summer holidays 95, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 58.
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