February could be a good time to visit Harare, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +25°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in February. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 150 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+10°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
150 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Harare has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Harare in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Harare for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in February is +25°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +14°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +24°C.
Is Harare warm or cold in February?
Harare is typically warm in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +25°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +17°C to +16°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how February is compared to other months in Harare:
Climate in Harare in February
Harare weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+25°C
+25°C
+25°C
Min. temperature
+12°C
+10°C
+9°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+32°C
+31°C
Rainfall
210 mm
150 mm
90 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
78%
77%
75%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
4
Cloudy days
3
4
7
Rainy days
22
19
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
February weather is still as ok as in January.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +25°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 210 mm to 150 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Harare in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Harare is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Harare based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 228 mm, with a 89% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 47 mm, which is moderate rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
February is one of the rainiest months in Harare, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Harare wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 210 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Harare?
This is the weather in Harare in February 2023:
1 February
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+26°C
2 February
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+26°C
3 February
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+27°C
4 February
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+26°C
5 February
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+21°C
6 February
🌧️
+27°C
7 February
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+26°C
8 February
🌧️
+27°C
9 February
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+25°C
10 February
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+25°C
11 February
🌧️
+25°C
12 February
☁️
+25°C
13 February
🌧️
+24°C
14 February
🌧️
+22°C
15 February
🌧️
+23°C
16 February
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+24°C
17 February
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+25°C
18 February
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+22°C
19 February
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+25°C
20 February
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+25°C
21 February
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+29°C
22 February
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+23°C
23 February
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+23°C
24 February
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+26°C
25 February
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+28°C
26 February
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+28°C
27 February
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+23°C
28 February
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+24°C
In February 2023 Harare had 0 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +21°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Harare climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Harare in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+23°C) and the highest in 2019 (+26°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 429 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1187 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Harare in February:
Is February a good time to visit Harare?
It’s always a good time to visit Harare, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Harare in February?
February is warm in Harare. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Harare rainy in February?
Harare is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Harare in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Harare in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Harare, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.