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 high24°C / 75°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low17°C / 62°F
Feels like (high)26°C / 79°F
Rainfall264 mm / 10.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days23 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point16°C / 61°F
Sunshine8.7 h/day
Daylight13.1 h
Wind14 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.

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