Climate Insights for Bindura
Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe
Climate Overview
The climate in Bindura is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 679 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 201 mm of rainfall. Bindura is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, November, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Bindura is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 26.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7.9 in of rainfall. Bindura is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, November, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Bindura vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bindura vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 61°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bindura is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 679 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 201 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. That's 200 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Bindura is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.9 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 7.9 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Bindura is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bindura is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bindura is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 24 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Bindura is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bindura based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bindura based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.