Planning a trip to Harare in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 19 rainy days and 175 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
175 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Harare has good weather in December.
Average temperature in Harare in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Harare for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +57°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +81°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +79°F.
Is Harare warm or cold in December?
Harare is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +61°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Harare:
Climate in Harare in December
Harare weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+79°F
+77°F
Min. temperature
+48°F
+50°F
+54°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+91°F
+91°F
Rainfall
81 mm
175 mm
210 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
62%
74%
78%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
7
3
2
Cloudy days
5
4
3
Rainy days
14
19
22
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 81 mm to 175 mm.Humidity rises from 62% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in November to 3 in December.
Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Harare in December 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 decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Harare based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 229 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 53 mm, which is considered heavy rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December 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 December in Harare?
This is the weather in Harare in December 2023:
1 December
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+76°F
2 December
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+83°F
3 December
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+86°F
4 December
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+88°F
5 December
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+91°F
6 December
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+88°F
7 December
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+86°F
8 December
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+90°F
9 December
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+91°F
10 December
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+89°F
11 December
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+87°F
12 December
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+87°F
13 December
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+82°F
14 December
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+77°F
15 December
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+79°F
16 December
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+84°F
17 December
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+76°F
18 December
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+81°F
19 December
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+76°F
20 December
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+79°F
21 December
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+80°F
22 December
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+83°F
23 December
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+83°F
24 December
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+83°F
25 December
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+82°F
26 December
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+76°F
27 December
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+71°F
28 December
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+68°F
29 December
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+69°F
30 December
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+70°F
31 December
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+78°F
In December 2023 Harare had 10 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 20%. 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 December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Harare climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Harare in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+74°F) and the highest in 2019 (+79°F). 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 December:
Is December a good time to visit Harare?
December is a really good time to go to Harare. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Harare.
Can you sunbathe in Harare in December?
December 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 December?
Harare is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Harare in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Harare in December, 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.