Harare weather in January
January in Harare: warm, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Harare · #254 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Harare climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 264 mm / 10.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Harare in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Harare?
- January in Harare: warm, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Harare on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Harare in January?
- In January, Harare averages a daily high of 24.1°C and a low of 16.7°C, with about 264.2 mm of rain over roughly 23.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Harare in January?
- Harare has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.