Harare weather in October
In October, Harare has an average high of 30 °C86 °F and an average low of 14 °C57 °F, with about 25 mm1.0 in of precipitation. It is the 2nd warmest month of the year and ranks 7th for precipitation.
How October compares with other months
Compared with September, October is 2.5 °C4.4 °F warmer on average and wetter by 20 mm0.8 in. Compared with November, October is about the same temperature and drier by 69 mm2.7 in. Daylight lasts about 12.5 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 46% and the average cloud amount 32%.
Is October a good time to visit Harare?
October is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 30 °C86 °F). The most comfortable months in Harare are March–September.
What to wear in October
For Harare in October, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
October in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 3086 | 1457 | 251.0 |
| Chitungwiza | 3187 | 1457 | 251.0 |
| Kadoma | 3493 | 1661 | 230.9 |
| Kwekwe | 3392 | 1661 | 240.9 |
| Mutare | 3087 | 1458 | 371.5 |
| Gweru | 3188 | 1456 | 281.1 |
| Chimoio | 3189 | 1661 | 421.7 |
| Tete | 39102 | 2374 | 100.4 |
| Bulawayo | 3289 | 1559 | 271.1 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F warmer in October: Kadoma, Kwekwe, Chimoio and Tete.
Other months in Harare
- January27 °C80 °F / 15 °C60 °F
- February26 °C79 °F / 15 °C59 °F
- March26 °C79 °F / 14 °C57 °F
- April25 °C77 °F / 11 °C52 °F
- May23 °C74 °F / 8 °C47 °F
- June21 °C70 °F / 6 °C43 °F
- July21 °C70 °F / 6 °C42 °F
- August24 °C76 °F / 7 °C45 °F
- September28 °C83 °F / 11 °C51 °F
- October30 °C86 °F / 14 °C57 °F
- November29 °C85 °F / 15 °C60 °F
- December27 °C80 °F / 16 °C60 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Harare in October?
In October the average high in Harare is 30 °C (86 °F) and the average low is 14 °C (57 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Harare in October?
On average about 25 mm (1.0 in) of precipitation falls in October; it ranks 7th of the 12 months.
Is October the warmest month in Harare?
Yes. October is the warmest month in Harare. The coldest month is July, with an average low of 6 °C (42 °F).
How long is the day in Harare in October?
In the middle of October the day in Harare lasts about 12.5 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Harare in October?
The average relative humidity in October is about 46%. This is a long-term average for the whole day.
How cloudy is Harare in October?
On average about 32% of the sky is covered by cloud in October. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
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 — most of all 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 1,433 m, while Harare lies at about 1,494 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.4 °C0.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.