When is the best time to go to Bulawayo

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bulawayo, 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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Bulawayo weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bulawayo 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

Bulawayo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 125mm 8.4hrs 14hrs

The weather in January in Bulawayo is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

January is in the summer in Bulawayo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bulawayo with around 125mm 4.9 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bulawayo weather in January »

February

Bulawayo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 105mm 8hrs 13.5hrs

February in Bulawayo is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Bulawayo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bulawayo with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bulawayo weather in February »

March

Bulawayo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 54mm 8.6hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Bulawayo is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Bulawayo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bulawayo with around 54mm 2.1 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bulawayo weather in March »

April

Bulawayo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 36mm 8.9hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Bulawayo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bulawayo with around 36mm 1.4 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bulawayo weather in April »

May

Bulawayo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 7mm 9.6hrs 12hrs

May is a very dry month in Bulawayo and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Bulawayo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bulawayo with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bulawayo weather in May »

June

Bulawayo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 2mm 9.6hrs 14hrs

The climate in Bulawayo during June can be summarized as mild and very dry.

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

June is in the winter in Bulawayo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bulawayo with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bulawayo weather in June »

July

Bulawayo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 1mm 10hrs 13.5hrs

July in Bulawayo is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Bulawayo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bulawayo with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Bulawayo weather in July »

August

Bulawayo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 1mm 10.3hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Bulawayo is characteristically mild and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Bulawayo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bulawayo with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bulawayo weather in August »

September

Bulawayo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 7mm 10.2hrs 12.4hrs

Bulawayo's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Bulawayo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bulawayo with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bulawayo weather in September »

October

Bulawayo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 36mm 9.3hrs 12hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Bulawayo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bulawayo with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bulawayo weather in October »

November

Bulawayo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 85mm 8.4hrs 14hrs

November is a a little damp month in Bulawayo and the temperature is generally warm.

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

November is in the spring in Bulawayo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bulawayo with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bulawayo weather in November »

December

Bulawayo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 120mm 7.7hrs 13.5hrs

December in Bulawayo is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Bulawayo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bulawayo with around 120mm 4.7 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bulawayo weather in December »

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Bulawayo weather stats

Bulawayo weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.1°C 82.6°F
Driest month: August 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.3hrs
Coldest month: June 21.4°C 70.5°F
Wettest month: January 125mm 4.9ins
Warmest sea: February 26°C 78.8°F
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