Monthly climate guide

Harare weather in April

Expect warm weather in Harare in April: afternoons reach about 26°C (78°F), while nights drop to around 13°C (55°F). Around 38 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as March and about the same as May.

What stands out in April

April sits in Harare's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
It's one of the drier months, with about 45% less rain than Harare's average.
Expect a big gap between day and night — about 13°C.

Avg high

26°C

78°F

Avg low

13°C

55°F

Rainfall

38 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

70%

relative

Sky

45%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Harare
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	27°C / 80°F	16°C / 61°F	219 mm	76%	76%
February	27°C / 80°F	16°C / 61°F	148 mm	77%	72%
March	27°C / 81°F	15°C / 59°F	80 mm	74%	60%
April	26°C / 78°F	13°C / 55°F	38 mm	70%	45%
May	24°C / 76°F	10°C / 49°F	9 mm	63%	24%
June	22°C / 72°F	8°C / 46°F	2 mm	62%	23%
July	22°C / 72°F	7°C / 44°F	35 mm	59%	20%
August	26°C / 78°F	9°C / 48°F	1 mm	52%	14%
September	29°C / 85°F	12°C / 53°F	5 mm	44%	11%
October	31°C / 88°F	15°C / 58°F	17 mm	46%	28%
November	30°C / 86°F	16°C / 61°F	89 mm	55%	52%
December	28°C / 83°F	17°C / 62°F	188 mm	70%	72%

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
A small travel umbrella, just in case

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Is April a good time to visit Harare?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Zimbabwe cities in April

Bulawayo

27° / 13°C · 29 mm

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Harare in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Harare?

April is a reasonable time for Harare: highs around 26°C and about 38 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Harare in April?

Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 13°C (55°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Harare in April?

Harare typically gets around 38 mm of rain in April — fairly dry.

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