Weather radar Harare
Real-time precipitation radar · Harare · Zimbabwe
Harare climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Harare shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 24.8° | 26.2° | 26.1° | 25.2° | 23.6° | 21.5° | 21.7° | 24.6° | 28° | 28.7° | 27.3° | 27° |
| Avg low (°C) | 16.9° | 16.6° | 15.7° | 14° | 10.4° | 8.8° | 8.2° | 10.1° | 13.8° | 15.8° | 16.8° | 17.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 259 | 131 | 59 | 61 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 96 | 152 |
| Rainy days | 25 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 16 |
| Sunshine hours | 272 | 292 | 328 | 290 | 312 | 286 | 300 | 321 | 333 | 342 | 318 | 316 |
| Humidity | 81% | 75% | 72% | 69% | 62% | 60% | 54% | 47% | 43% | 48% | 64% | 67% |
Best time to visit Harare
The best time to visit Harare is typically September. In this month the average high is 28°C, precipitation is 1 mm and sunshine duration is 333 hours. The annual average high is 25.4°C, total annual precipitation is 787 mm (90 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3710 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Harare
How up to date is the weather radar for Harare?
The weather radar for Harare is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Harare?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Harare: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Harare?
The thunderstorm potential for Harare is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Harare.
What is the climate like in Harare?
Harare has an annual average high of 25.4°C. The warmest month is October (avg high 28.7°C), the coldest July (avg low 8.2°C). The wettest month is January with 259 mm, the driest July with 1 mm. Total annual precipitation is 787 mm (90 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3710 hours.
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