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Best Time for Harare, Great Zimbabwe & Matobo Heritage Road
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Sweet spot: April, May, June. Computed from NASA POWER climate normals across the route's overnight towns, balancing temperature, rainfall and daylight.
💡 Good to know
- The drier May–September window reduces rain and road disruption, while exact site, fuel, security and park access remain live.
- November–April rain and flooding or October heat and transition conditions need fresh dated road and site review.
| Month | Low | High | Rain | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.2°C | 29.5°C | 127 mm | 13.1 h | |
| February | 16.8°C | 29.1°C | 113 mm | 12.7 h | |
| March | 15.6°C | 28.1°C | 86 mm | 12.1 h | |
| April | 13.0°C | 26.6°C | 36 mm | 11.5 h | |
| May | 9.8°C | 24.8°C | 8 mm | 11.0 h | |
| June | 7.6°C | 22.4°C | 5 mm | 10.8 h | |
| July | 7.0°C | 22.1°C | 7 mm | 10.9 h | |
| August | 9.2°C | 26.0°C | 2 mm | 11.3 h | |
| September | 12.6°C | 29.9°C | 10 mm | 11.9 h | |
| October | 15.5°C | 32.0°C | 28 mm | 12.5 h | |
| November | 17.1°C | 31.3°C | 83 mm | 13.0 h | |
| December | 17.5°C | 29.7°C | 148 mm | 13.2 h |