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Rusape
Manicaland, Zimbabwe

Rusape

Rusape is a town in Manicaland, Zimbabwe, 1,415 m above sea level. It has a population of about 25,054 (2002). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now31°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population25,054
Local time17:43
18.53° S, 32.13° EElevation 1,415 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Rusapeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low27° / 14°
Rain this month38mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

Best: May · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rusape at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in October

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

176 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

3 mm of rain

Weather in Rusape

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

14-day forecast
31°C

Sunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 21%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct34°21°
Fri23 Oct33°20°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct26°18°1.9 mm
Sun25 Oct27°17°1.6 mm
Mon26 Oct31°15°
Tue27 Oct33°17°
Wed28 Oct28°19°
Thu29 Oct30°16°
Fri30 Oct30°16°
Sat31 Oct27°15°

When to go to Rusape

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score616266678787859588736160
High25°24°24°23°21°19°19°22°26°27°26°25°
Low16°16°15°13°10°8°7°9°11°14°15°16°
Rain (mm)1761479236845353891140
Wet days242221146662481623

What's on in Rusape

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

Nature around Rusape

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 Rusape

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rusape

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Tropical storms · Rusape

Tropical storm archive

Rusape from above

Around Rusape5 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Rusape

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International AirportHRE
128 km
Chimoio AirportVPY
153 km
RusapeRailway station
0.9 km
NyazuraRailway station
21 km

Places near Rusape

Places with a climate like Rusape

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rusape?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rusape.
What is the hottest month in Rusape?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Rusape?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rusape?
January is the wettest month with about 176 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.