Zimbabwe at a Glance: Best Time to Visit
Recommended time to visit: May - October. This is when Zimbabwe is at its driest and temperatures are warm but not scorching like they are later in the year. Zimbabwe is considered a year round destination, however.
Less popular time to visit: December - February are the wettest months, but there is really no bad time to visit Zimbabwe!
Best time for wildlife: July - October is peak game viewing season, with animals crowding around the few remaining water sources in national parks. November - March is birdwatching season, with many lodges boasting they'll show you 50 native and migratory species before breakfast!
Best time to visit Victoria Falls: You'll want to visit the mighty falls when they're at their fullest from February - May, with March in particular tending to offer the best spectacle. For more detail, check out our guide to visiting Victoria Falls.
Climate | Hwange
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp Min °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Temp Max °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 33 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 103 | 80 | 64 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 54 | 159 |
Climate | Harare
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp Min °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Temp Max °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 190 | 173 | 99 | 35 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 95 | 183 |
Recommended tours
See Also
Our handy travel resources cover everything you need to know when planning a visit to Zimbabwe. Have a browse through the below links:
Best Places to Visit - what to see and where to go in Zimbabwe
Visiting Victoria Falls - best time to see one of the world's greatest natural wonders
Tourist Visas - what you need to know before travelling to Zimbabwe
Top Travel Tips - time, health and money in Zimbabwe
About Overland Safaris - what to expect on an overland expedition
About Lodge Safaris - all you need to know about lodge accommodated safaris
Safari Wildlife Guide - where to find Africa's most iconic wildlife
Spotting Africa's Big 5 - our guide to the Big 5 and the best places to find them
