When is the best time to go to Hwange
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hwange, 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.
Average temperatures in Hwange
Hwange weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hwange 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 141mm | 8hrs | 13.9hrs |
Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Hwange during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hwange for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Hwange and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Hwange with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 120mm | 8.1hrs | 13.4hrs |
February in Hwange is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
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 Hwange.
February is in the summer in Hwange and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hwange with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 56mm | 8.8hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Hwange is characteristically hot, 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 Hwange.
March is in the fall / autumn in Hwange and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hwange with around 56mm 2.2 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 21mm | 9.5hrs | 12.4hrs |
Hwange's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hwange, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Hwange and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hwange with around 21mm 0.8 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 2mm | 10.1hrs | 12hrs |
May is a very dry month in Hwange and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hwange, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Hwange and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hwange 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 0mm | 9.9hrs | 13.9hrs |
The climate in Hwange during June can be summarized as mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hwange, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Hwange and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hwange with around 0mm 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.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 0mm | 10.4hrs | 13.4hrs |
July in Hwange is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hwange, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Hwange and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hwange with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 1mm | 11.2hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Hwange is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hwange, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Hwange and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hwange 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 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 2mm | 11.1hrs | 12.4hrs |
Hwange's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hwange, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Hwange and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hwange 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 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 18mm | 9.7hrs | 12hrs |
October is a dry month in Hwange and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hwange, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Hwange and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hwange 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 58mm | 8.8hrs | 13.9hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Hwange and the temperature is generally hot.
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 Hwange.
November is in the spring in Hwange and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hwange with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 129mm | 7.5hrs | 13.4hrs |
December in Hwange is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hwange for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Hwange and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hwange with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Hwange weather stats
| Hottest month: | November | 32.9°C 91.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 141mm 5.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
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