Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Zimbabwe Average Monthly Weather
Weather score68Good annual avg
Best months: September, October, April
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 26°C, sunshine averages 8h per day, and rainfall totals about 776mm. Sea temperatures average 0°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
776mm
Annual total
Sun
8h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
68
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Zimbabwe with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July22°C average high
July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and September to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July6mm average rain
July is one of Zimbabwe's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July8.4 hours average sun
July sits close to Zimbabwe's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsAugust to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July0°C average sea
July is close to Zimbabwe's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
July61 weather score
July is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsSeptember to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.