Gweru climate
Gweru (Zimbabwe) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 696 mm27 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Gweru climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2883 | 1559 | 2271 | 1305.1 |
| Feb | 2882 | 1558 | 2170 | 1174.6 |
| Mar | 2780 | 1356 | 2068 | 933.7 |
| Apr | 2577 | 1152 | 1864 | 391.5 |
| May | 2374 | 846 | 1560 | 60.2 |
| Jun | 2170 | 542 | 1356 | 40.2 |
| Jul | 2169 | 541 | 1355 | 50.2 |
| Aug | 2577 | 745 | 1661 | 10.0 |
| Sep | 2984 | 1051 | 2067 | 80.3 |
| Oct | 3188 | 1456 | 2272 | 281.1 |
| Nov | 3086 | 1559 | 2373 | 873.4 |
| Dec | 2883 | 1660 | 2271 | 1777.0 |
| Year | 3188 | 541 | 1966 | 69627 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 64% | 6.6 | 13:11 |
| Feb | 69% | 61% | 6.4 | 12:46 |
| Mar | 70% | 54% | 5.9 | 12:15 |
| Apr | 67% | 42% | 5.5 | 11:40 |
| May | 59% | 27% | 5.1 | 11:12 |
| Jun | 60% | 26% | 4.6 | 10:58 |
| Jul | 57% | 26% | 4.8 | 11:04 |
| Aug | 47% | 18% | 5.7 | 11:28 |
| Sep | 41% | 22% | 6.4 | 12:01 |
| Oct | 45% | 35% | 6.8 | 12:35 |
| Nov | 55% | 60% | 6.4 | 13:04 |
| Dec | 68% | 72% | 6.3 | 13:18 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Gweru is like
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F and a low of 15 °C59 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 21 °C69 °F and lows 5 °C41 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 9.8 °C17.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 696 mm27 in. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 61% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–September. The wettest month is December (177 mm7.0 in), the driest is August (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 41% in September to 70% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in May to 8 km/h (5 mph) in October. Daylight lasts from about 11.0 hours in June to 13.3 hours in December.
Best time to visit Gweru
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–September. Average highs then reach 21 °C69 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 1 mm0.0 in to 93 mm3.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is December, which is very wet (177 mm7.0 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Gweru
- Wetter months (November–March) — highs 2780 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1356 to 16 °C60 °F, about 121 mm4.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (April–October) — highs 2169 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 541 to 14 °C56 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Gweru compares
The nearest larger place is Bulawayo, about 151 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Gweru is on average 1.1 °C1.9 °F cooler. It receives 11% more precipitation (696 mm27 in vs 628 mm25 in). The difference is largest in August (1.3 °C2.3 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 7 places in Zimbabwe. By annual mean temperature, Gweru is the 6th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 5th wettest. See all of them on the Zimbabwe climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are San Salvador de Jujuy (Argentina, Cwa), Polokwane (South Africa, BSh) and Tarija (Bolivia, BSh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Kwekwe 58 km · 21 °C69 °F · 690 mm27 in
- Climate in Kadoma 125 km · 21 °C70 °F · 710 mm28 in
- Climate in Bulawayo 151 km · 20 °C68 °F · 628 mm25 in
- Climate in Chitungwiza 208 km · 19 °C66 °F · 789 mm31 in
- Climate in Harare 223 km · 19 °C65 °F · 789 mm31 in
- Climate in Mutare 304 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,063 mm42 in
- Climate in Francistown 307 km · 23 °C73 °F · 485 mm19 in
- Climate in Chimoio 387 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,217 mm48 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gweru?
November is the warmest month in Gweru. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 15 °C (59 °F).
What is the coldest month in Gweru?
July is the coldest month. Its average high is 21 °C (69 °F) and its average low is 5 °C (41 °F).
When does it rain the most in Gweru?
December is the wettest month with about 177 mm (7.0 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Gweru?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,312 m, while Gweru lies at about 1,412 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.6 °C1.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.