Climate Insights for Rusape

Makoni, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe

Hottest
October
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
January
215 mm rain8.5 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rusape is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 910 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 215 mm of rainfall. Rusape 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 7°C.The climate in Rusape is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 35.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8.5 in of rainfall. Rusape 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 45°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 17°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°MayMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 10°JunMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°JulMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°AugMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°SepMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°OctMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 14°NovMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°DecMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°F
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Rusape sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 27°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Rusape sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 81°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 215mmFebPrecipitation: 160mmMarPrecipitation: 95mmAprPrecipitation: 47mmMayPrecipitation: 9mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 38mmNovPrecipitation: 132mmDecPrecipitation: 201mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.5inFebPrecipitation: 6.3inMarPrecipitation: 3.7inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inNovPrecipitation: 5.2inDecPrecipitation: 7.9in
Precipitation

Rusape is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 910 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 215 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 mm. That's 213 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.Rusape is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8.5 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 8.4 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Rusape 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 May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Rusape is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. 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 May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°69°F
Feb21°69°F
Mar20°67°F
Apr18°65°F
May15°60°F
Jun14°56°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep19°67°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Rusape is during March, April, May, 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 32 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Rusape is during March, April, May, 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 1.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 45°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rusape 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 Rusape 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C62 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
215 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C62 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h5 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
26 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C60 °F
26 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
201 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in