Zimbabwe in August

August is Zimbabwe's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 2 destinations average 90/100, led by Harare at 96 — 22°C and 0 rainy days — while Victoria Falls is warmer at 27°C and scores 84.

#4 of 12 months for Zimbabwe · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Zimbabwe in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1HarareCity22°C1 mm · 0 days96 tier SYes
2Victoria FallsNational park27°C0 mm · 0 days84 tier A

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Zimbabwe in August

  • Heroes' and Defence Forces days · Harare · 8–14 Aug (usually)
  • Zimbabwe Agricultural Show · Harare · 22–31 Aug (usually)

Seasons in force

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