Best Time to Visit Bulawayo, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Bulawayo is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Bulawayo for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 14°C / 57.2°F in June to 22°C / 71.6°F in November, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 149 mm / 5.9 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bulawayo, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Bulawayo's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 19.1°C66.4°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 16.5°C61.7°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 14°C57.2°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 14°C57.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 16.5°C61.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 20.1°C68.2°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 21.9°C71.4°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bulawayo?
The best time to visit Bulawayo for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is November averaging 22°C / 71.6°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bulawayo's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Bulawayo?
The rainy season at Bulawayo, Bulawayo runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 32 mm / 1.3 in. The wettest single month is January (149 mm / 5.9 in).
What is the driest month in Bulawayo?
The driest month in Bulawayo is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 14°C / 57.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Bulawayo?
The least comfortable months for travel to Bulawayo — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 149 mm / 5.9 in in January, and the coldest month averages 14°C / 57.2°F.
Is Bulawayo climate different from Zimbabwe overall?
Yes, usually. Our Bulawayo figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Zimbabwe figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Bulawayo specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.