Best time to visit in Harare

Dry and cool: May to August

Sunny days and clear skies with cold mornings and nights. A light jacket is useful in the evenings.

Jacaranda season: September to November

Harare's avenues turn purple as the jacarandas flower, usually at their best in October. It is also the hottest, driest part of the year before the rains.

Rainy season: November to March

Afternoon thunderstorms, green gardens and warm evenings. December is the busiest month for events, as many Zimbabweans come home for the festive season.

Events

See what's on in Harare, and our Home for December guide for the festive season.