Harare weather in December

Harare, Zimbabwe
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December in Harare: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 16 rainy days.

#11 of 12 months in Harare · #211 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 83/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Harare climate normals — December

Daytime high26°C / 79°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low17°C / 63°F
Feels like (high)28°C / 82°F
Rainfall151 mm / 6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days16 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point15°C / 58°F
Sunshine9.9 h/day
Daylight13.2 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Harare in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Harare?
December in Harare: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 16 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Harare on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
What is the weather like in Harare in December?
In December, Harare averages a daily high of 26.3°C and a low of 17.1°C, with about 151.3 mm of rain over roughly 16.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Harare in December?
Harare has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.

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