January · Zimbabwe
Best time to visit Harare in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Harare in January
Average temperature 21°C, 231 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 231 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Harare scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 21°C, 231 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Harare is Zimbabwe's capital, known for jacaranda-lined streets, a botanic garden and busy markets.
January in Harare: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 21°C (69°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
231 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Harare in January?
- In January, Harare averages 21°C, 231 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Harare?
- January earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Harare in January?
- Expect about 231 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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