The climate in Harare during December can be summarized as warm, humid and wet.
December is in the summer in Harare and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 26.4°C 79.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 15.7°C 60.2°F |
Average temperature | 21°C 69.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 179 mm 7 ins |
Rainy days | 16 days |
Sea temperature | 26.3°C 79.4°F |
Humidity | 77% |
Windspeed | 8.3kph 5 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Harare with around 179mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Harare in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | November | 27.2°C 81°F |
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Driest month: | June | 2mm 0.1ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 10.3hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
Wettest month: | January | 209mm 8.2ins |