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December · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 60/100

Harare in December

Fair · 60/100
High / low25° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation167 mm23 wet days
Cloud cover48%monthly average
17.83° S, 31.05° EElevation 1,494 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goHarare · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60December
Best timeJun–Aug
December: high / low25° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Harare averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 16° — warm weather by day. Expect around 167 mm of precipitation spread over about 23 wet days, with average cloud cover near 48%.

Days are 1.9° cooler than in November on average, and January brings little change.

December scores 60/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Harare. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:16 and sets at 18:27 local time, giving 13 h 11 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 4 minutes over the month.

Why 60/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%70%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiNearby in December

Around Harare this month

Chitungwiza
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Chitungwiza

Harare · 21 km S
25°Dec high
22wet days
59score
Chitungwiza
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Where to go in December
Rusape
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Rusape

Manicaland
25°Dec high
23wet days
60score
Rusape
Chitungwiza
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Chitungwiza

Harare
25°Dec high
22wet days
59score
Chitungwiza
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Marondera

Mashonaland East Province
23°Dec high
22wet days
58score
Marondera
Mutare
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Mutare

Manicaland
26°Dec high
23wet days
57score
Mutare
·Questions

Harare in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Harare?

December scores 60/100 for Harare, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 25°C with 23 wet days.

How warm is Harare in December?

Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 16°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Harare in December?

Harare receives about 167 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 23 days.