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Chitungwiza
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Harare, Zimbabwe

Chitungwiza

Chitungwiza is a city in Harare, Zimbabwe, 1,435 m above sea level. It has a population of about 371,246 (2022). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now32°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population371,246
Local time15:34
18.01° S, 31.08° EElevation 1,435 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chitungwizaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low28° / 15°
Rain this month32mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chitungwiza at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in October

Coolest month8°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

164 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chitungwiza

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
32°C

Partly cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 21%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct34°21°
Fri23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct31°19°4.4 mm
Sun25 Oct29°17°2 mm
Mon26 Oct30°16°
Tue27 Oct33°17°
Wed28 Oct33°20°
Thu29 Oct33°18°
Fri30 Oct33°19°
Sat31 Oct31°19°

When to go to Chitungwiza

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score5962678496999810090755859
High25°25°25°24°22°20°20°23°27°28°27°25°
Low16°16°15°13°11°8°8°9°13°15°16°16°
Rain (mm)180150113321031243276164
Wet days21181572110161422

What's on in Chitungwiza

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Chitungwiza

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

LP MairaCamp sites
1 km
Flame LillyCamp sites
6.3 km
Falcon Golf ClubGolf courses
7.8 km
Golf ClubGolf courses
12 km

Nature around Chitungwiza

Nature in Zimbabwe

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Zimbabwe seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chitungwiza

Eclipses and meteor showers

Chitungwiza from above

Getting to Chitungwiza

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International AirportHRE
9.2 km
HarareRailway station
20 km

Places near Chitungwiza

Places with a climate like Chitungwiza

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chitungwiza?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chitungwiza.
What is the hottest month in Chitungwiza?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Chitungwiza?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chitungwiza?
December is the wettest month with about 164 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.