January 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 January. However, expect about 22 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 210 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the wettest month of the year in Harare;
Average weather
☀️
+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+12°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
210 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Harare has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Harare in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Harare for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +24°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +15°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +25°C.
Is Harare warm or cold in January?
Harare is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +26°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°C to +17°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Harare:
Climate in Harare in January
Harare weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+25°C
+25°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+12°C
+10°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+33°C
+32°C
Rainfall
175 mm
210 mm
150 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
74%
78%
77%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
2
Cloudy days
4
3
4
Rainy days
19
22
19
Snowy days
0
0
0
January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December.It’s getting colder in January. From +26°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +25°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 175 mm to 210 mm.Humidity rises from 74% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in December to 2 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Harare in January 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 January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Harare based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 264 mm, with a 90% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January 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 January in Harare?
This is the weather in Harare in January 2023:
1 January
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+24°C
2 January
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+22°C
3 January
🌧️
+24°C
4 January
☁️
+25°C
5 January
🌧️
+26°C
6 January
🌧️
+24°C
7 January
🌧️
+22°C
8 January
🌧️
+22°C
9 January
🌧️
+23°C
10 January
☁️
+26°C
11 January
🌧️
+26°C
12 January
☁️
+26°C
13 January
☁️
+25°C
14 January
🌧️
+25°C
15 January
☁️
+25°C
16 January
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+23°C
17 January
🌧️
+23°C
18 January
🌧️
+23°C
19 January
☁️
+25°C
20 January
🌧️
+26°C
21 January
🌧️
+25°C
22 January
🌧️
+24°C
23 January
🌧️
+21°C
24 January
🌧️
+23°C
25 January
🌧️
+22°C
26 January
🌧️
+25°C
27 January
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+25°C
28 January
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+28°C
29 January
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+30°C
30 January
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+25°C
31 January
☁️
+25°C
In January 2023 Harare had 2 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +21°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Harare climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Harare in January 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 January:
Is January a good time to visit Harare?
It’s always a good time to visit Harare, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Harare in January?
January 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 January?
Harare is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Harare in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Harare in January, 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.