When is the best time to go to Gweru

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gweru 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

Gweru January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 143mm 8.2hrs 13.9hrs

The climate in Gweru during January can be summarized as warm, humid and wet.

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

January is in the summer in Gweru and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gweru with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Gweru weather in January »

February

Gweru February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 133mm 7.7hrs 13.5hrs

February in Gweru is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Gweru and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gweru with around 133mm 5.2 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.

Gweru weather in February »

March

Gweru March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 61mm 8.4hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Gweru is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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 Gweru.

March is in the fall / autumn in Gweru and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gweru with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Gweru weather in March »

April

Gweru April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 31mm 9hrs 12.4hrs

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

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 Gweru.

April is in the fall / autumn in Gweru and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gweru 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gweru weather in April »

May

Gweru May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 6mm 9.5hrs 12hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Gweru and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gweru with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gweru weather in May »

June

Gweru June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 3mm 9.4hrs 13.9hrs

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

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

June is in the winter in Gweru and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gweru with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Gweru weather in June »

July

Gweru July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 1mm 9.9hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Gweru and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gweru 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gweru weather in July »

August

Gweru August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 1mm 10.3hrs 13hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Gweru and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gweru 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.

Gweru weather in August »

September

Gweru September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 11mm 10.3hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Gweru and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gweru with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Gweru weather in September »

October

Gweru October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 35mm 9.3hrs 12hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Gweru and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gweru with around 35mm 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.

Gweru weather in October »

November

Gweru November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 94mm 8.1hrs 13.9hrs

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

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

November is in the spring in Gweru and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gweru with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Gweru weather in November »

December

Gweru December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 161mm 7.2hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Gweru and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gweru with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gweru weather in December »

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Gweru weather stats

Gweru weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.5°C 79.7°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.3hrs
Coldest month: July 20.4°C 68.7°F
Wettest month: December 161mm 6.3ins
Warmest sea: February 26.6°C 79.9°F
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