Guide:

• Zimbabwe Travel Guide
• The Basics
• Attractions
• Health
• Contacts
• Airports
• Climate
• Currency
• Visa & Passport
• Photos

Regions & Cities:

• Harare
• Victoria Falls

Activities

• Game Viewing
• White-Water Rafting
• River Boarding
• Bungee Jumping

Zimbabwe Map

Directory

• Tour Operators
• Hostels
• DMCs

Climate

Zimbabwe has a sub-tropical climate with a summer season of about eight months (October to April), with hot, sunny days the norm. Summer daytime temperatures range around 86ºF (30ºC) in the main centres, though the low-lying areas such as the Zambezi Valley, Kariba and Victoria Falls tend to be hotter, and there is always a possibility of an afternoon thunderstorm. The Zimbabwean winter climate is pleasant, with warm, dry days from June to August (though temperatures do drop more extremely at night) and the average temperature is around 68ºF (20ºC). Rain occurs mostly between November and March (summer), though throughout most of the year, the Eastern Highlands experiences rain with an average precipitation of about 1,020 mm (40 inches). Peak tourist season is in winter, when game viewing and white water rafting is best, and although this is an enjoyable time to travel, it is also when the country is busiest.