Monthly climate averages for Harare, Zimbabwe. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Cwb Subtropical Highland
Climate OverviewHarare, Zimbabwe in May has warm conditions, with highs averaging 22.4°C (72°F). Rain is rare, falling on about 1 days this month. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.
This month falls at the end of Autumn.
Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout May, with daily highs around 22°C (72°F).
May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 4 mm across the month.
The warmest days tend to fall around the 7th, averaging 23.4°C (74°F).
Compared to April, this month is about 1°C cooler with 5 fewer rainy days.
Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)
Daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) are ideal for full-day outdoor exploration.
Rain is uncommon in this month, so most days stay dry from morning through evening.
2 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.
| Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 17°C | 27°C / 17°C | 21days (236 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 80% Humid | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 25°C / 17°C | 27°C / 17°C | 17days (148 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 78% Humid | 9.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 25°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 11days (84 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 24°C / 14°C | 24°C / 13°C | 6days (49 mm) Good | 9.8h Good | 70% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 22°C / 11°C | 22°C / 9°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 21°C / 9°C | 18°C / 7°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 9.5h Good | 60% Moderate | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| July | 21°C / 8°C | 18°C / 6°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 9.7h Good | 55% Moderate | 6.5 High | Good | View Details |
| August | 24°C / 10°C | 22°C / 8°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 13°C | 26°C / 11°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 29°C / 15°C | 28°C / 14°C | 3days (20 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 47% Moderate | 9.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 27°C / 17°C | 28°C / 16°C | 13days (98 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 26°C / 17°C | 28°C / 17°C | 17days (148 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
Dress in layers — a mix of long sleeves, light sweaters, and a versatile jacket works best for changeable conditions.
Temperatures drop significantly at night, so pack layers you can add or remove throughout the day.
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