Hwange in October

7.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Very hot: daytime highs around 36°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.

36°CAvg high
22°CAvg low
2Rainy days (7 mm)
12:26 hDaylight
05:46Sunrise · 18:12 Sunset

Why this score

  • Very hot: daytime highs around 36°C
  • Very dry: about 2 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (1.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

31° 21° J 31° 21° F 31° 21° M 31° 18° A 29° 14° M 27° 12° J 26° 11° J 30° 14° A 33° 18° S 36° 22° O 34° 22° N 32° 22° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 31°C21°C152 mm 18– – 5.7
February 31°C21°C113 mm 15– – 6.4
March 31°C21°C55 mm 10– – 7.0
April 31°C18°C13 mm 3– – 8.1
May 29°C14°C2 mm 0– – 8.9
June 27°C12°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
July 26°C11°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
August 30°C14°C0 mm 0– – 8.9
September 33°C18°C2 mm 0– – 7.8
October 36°C22°C7 mm 2– – 7.0
November 34°C22°C54 mm 10– – 6.3
December 32°C22°C132 mm 17– – 5.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Hwange in October?

Daytime highs average 36°C and nights about 22°C.

When is the best time to visit Hwange?

The best months are June, July, May, August.