Climate Insights for Mutare
Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe
Climate Overview
The climate in Mutare is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 932 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 203 mm of rainfall. Mutare 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: December, October, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Mutare is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 36.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8 in of rainfall. Mutare 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: December, October, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 49°F.
Temperature
Mutare sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 27°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Mutare sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 49°F to 81°F. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 59°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mutare is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 932 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 203 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9 mm. That's 194 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.Mutare is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 7.6 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
Mutare is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mutare is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Mutare is during April, May, June, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 24 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Mutare is during April, May, June, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 81°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 49°F. 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 Mutare 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 Mutare 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.