When is the best time to go to Mutare

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mutare, Zimbabwe. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Mutare weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mutare are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Mutare January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 252mm 6.8hrs 13.9hrs

January is a very wet, humid month in Mutare and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mutare for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Mutare and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mutare with around 252mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Mutare February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 243mm 6.5hrs 13.5hrs

February in Mutare is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mutare for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Mutare and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mutare with around 243mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Mutare March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 176mm 7.1hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Mutare is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mutare for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Mutare and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mutare with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Mutare April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 68mm 7.4hrs 12.4hrs

Mutare's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mutare.

April is in the fall / autumn in Mutare and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mutare with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Mutare May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 31mm 8.2hrs 12hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Mutare and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mutare, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Mutare and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mutare with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mutare weather in May »

June

Mutare June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 19mm 7.8hrs 13.9hrs

Mutare's weather in June is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mutare, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Mutare and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mutare with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mutare weather in June »

July

Mutare July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 18mm 8.1hrs 13.5hrs

July in Mutare is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mutare, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Mutare and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mutare with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mutare weather in July »

August

Mutare August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 21mm 8.8hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Mutare is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mutare, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Mutare and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mutare with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mutare weather in August »

September

Mutare September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 33mm 9hrs 12.4hrs

Mutare's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mutare, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Mutare and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mutare with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mutare weather in September »

October

Mutare October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 78mm 8.1hrs 12hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Mutare and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mutare.

October is in the spring in Mutare and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mutare with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mutare weather in October »

November

Mutare November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 133mm 6.8hrs 13.9hrs

Mutare's weather in November is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mutare for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Mutare and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mutare with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mutare weather in November »

December

Mutare December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 248mm 6hrs 13.5hrs

December in Mutare is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mutare for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Mutare and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mutare with around 248mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Mutare weather stats

Mutare weather statistics
Hottest month: November 27.8°C 82°F
Driest month: July 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: August 8.8hrs
Coldest month: June 20.7°C 69.3°F
Wettest month: January 252mm 9.9ins
Warmest sea: February 27.7°C 81.9°F
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