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Midlands Province, Zimbabwe

Gokwe

Gokwe is a small town in Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, 1,237 m above sea level. It has a population of about 17,633 (2002). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population17,633
Local time17:55
18.20° S, 28.93° EElevation 1,237 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gokweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month31mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gokwe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

234 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Gokwe

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 22%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct35°22°
Fri23 Oct36°23°
Sat24 Oct34°20°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct31°18°
Mon26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct34°19°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct33°23°
Sat31 Oct33°22°

When to go to Gokwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score53576180989910010082664649
High26°26°26°26°24°22°22°25°29°31°30°27°
Low18°18°17°15°13°10°9°11°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)23418890368211431102185
Wet days23201671100151423

What's on in Gokwe

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

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Gokwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 8 · 2 km

Fossils in Zimbabwe
Cretaceous · 8

Formations around the town

Dinosaurs · 8

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gokwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gokwe.
What is the hottest month in Gokwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Gokwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gokwe?
January is the wettest month with about 234 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.