Monthly climate guide

Bulawayo weather in April

April in Bulawayo is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and night-time lows near 13°C (56°F). The month usually brings about 29 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than March and 2°C warmer than May.

What stands out in April

Sun, warmth (about 27°C) and dry days make April a good pick for the beach.
Rain is well below Bulawayo's usual level (around 46% less).
Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 14°C, so pack a layer.
It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Bulawayo.

Avg high

27°C

80°F

Avg low

13°C

56°F

Rainfall

29 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

64%

relative

Sky

35%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Bulawayo weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Bulawayo
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	29°C / 85°F	17°C / 62°F	137 mm	67%	60%
February	29°C / 83°F	16°C / 62°F	143 mm	69%	55%
March	28°C / 83°F	16°C / 60°F	81 mm	67%	47%
April	27°C / 80°F	13°C / 56°F	29 mm	64%	35%
May	25°C / 77°F	10°C / 50°F	7 mm	53%	14%
June	23°C / 74°F	8°C / 46°F	1 mm	52%	15%
July	23°C / 73°F	7°C / 45°F	1 mm	49%	17%
August	27°C / 80°F	10°C / 49°F	1 mm	40%	14%
September	31°C / 88°F	13°C / 55°F	4 mm	36%	17%
October	33°C / 91°F	16°C / 60°F	26 mm	40%	34%
November	32°C / 89°F	17°C / 62°F	76 mm	50%	58%
December	30°C / 86°F	17°C / 63°F	138 mm	63%	67%

What to pack for April

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is April a good time to visit Bulawayo?

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Other Zimbabwe cities in April

Harare

26° / 13°C · 38 mm

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Bulawayo in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Bulawayo?

Yes. April is one of the best months for Bulawayo, with highs around 27°C and about 29 mm of rain.

How warm is Bulawayo in April?

Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Bulawayo in April?

Bulawayo typically gets around 29 mm of rain in April — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bulawayo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.