Harare in August
9.1out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Very dry: about 0 rainy days.
24°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
0Rainy days (1 mm)
11:24 hDaylight
06:18Sunrise · 17:42 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
- Very dry: about 0 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (0.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 17°C | 218 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 26°C | 17°C | 146 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.6 |
| March | 26°C | 16°C | 92 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| April | 25°C | 13°C | 28 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
| May | 23°C | 11°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| June | 22°C | 8°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| July | 21°C | 8°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.9 |
| August | 24°C | 10°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| September | 27°C | 13°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| October | 29°C | 15°C | 22 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| November | 28°C | 17°C | 82 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| December | 26°C | 17°C | 180 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Harare in August?
Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 10°C.
When is the best time to visit Harare?
The best months are August, June, September, May.