When is the best time to go to Masvingo

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Masvingo 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

Masvingo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 128mm 8.6hrs 14hrs

January in Masvingo is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

January is in the summer in Masvingo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Masvingo with around 128mm 5 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Masvingo weather in January »

February

Masvingo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 115mm 7.7hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

February is in the summer in Masvingo 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 (63°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Masvingo with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp 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.

Masvingo weather in February »

March

Masvingo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 68mm 8.2hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Masvingo is characteristically warm, humid 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 Masvingo.

March is in the fall / autumn in Masvingo 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 (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Masvingo with around 68mm 2.7 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Masvingo weather in March »

April

Masvingo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 33mm 8.7hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Masvingo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 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 Masvingo with around 33mm 1.3 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Masvingo weather in April »

May

Masvingo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 13mm 9.3hrs 12hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Masvingo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Masvingo with around 13mm 0.5 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Masvingo weather in May »

June

Masvingo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 7mm 8.9hrs 14hrs

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

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

June is in the winter in Masvingo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Masvingo 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Masvingo weather in June »

July

Masvingo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 3mm 9.3hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Masvingo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Masvingo 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Masvingo weather in July »

August

Masvingo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 6mm 9.8hrs 13hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Masvingo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Masvingo 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Masvingo weather in August »

September

Masvingo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 12mm 9.7hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Masvingo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Masvingo with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Masvingo weather in September »

October

Masvingo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 31mm 9hrs 12hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Masvingo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Masvingo with around 31mm 1.2 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Masvingo weather in October »

November

Masvingo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 79mm 8.1hrs 14hrs

November in Masvingo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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 Masvingo.

November is in the spring in Masvingo 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 (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Masvingo with around 79mm 3.1 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Masvingo weather in November »

December

Masvingo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 144mm 7.6hrs 13.5hrs

December in Masvingo is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the summer in Masvingo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Masvingo with around 144mm 5.7 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Masvingo weather in December »

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Masvingo weather stats

Masvingo weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.8°C 83.8°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: August 9.8hrs
Coldest month: July 21.6°C 70.9°F
Wettest month: December 144mm 5.7ins
Warmest sea: February 26.9°C 80.4°F
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