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Harare in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Harare in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Harare, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Harare in February 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Harare in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +77°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 150 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+90°F
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

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +57°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +77°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +75°F.

Is Harare warm or cold in February?

Harare is typically warm in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +61°F.

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.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+77°F+77°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+54°F+50°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+90°F+88°F
Rainfall
210 mm150 mm90 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%77%75%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
224
Cloudy days
347
Rainy days
221917
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +77°F 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

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
Typically, there is a 89% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 228 mm. 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 wellies.
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
☁️
+79°F
2 February
☁️
+79°F
3 February
🌧️
+80°F
4 February
🌧️
+78°F
5 February
🌧️
+70°F
6 February
🌧️
+80°F
7 February
☁️
+78°F
8 February
🌧️
+80°F
9 February
☁️
+76°F
10 February
☁️
+76°F
11 February
🌧️
+77°F
12 February
☁️
+76°F
13 February
🌧️
+74°F
14 February
🌧️
+72°F
15 February
🌧️
+73°F
16 February
🌧️
+76°F
17 February
☁️
+77°F
18 February
☁️
+72°F
19 February
☁️
+77°F
20 February
☁️
+77°F
21 February
☁️
+85°F
22 February
☁️
+73°F
23 February
☁️
+74°F
24 February
☁️
+78°F
25 February
☁️
+82°F
26 February
☁️
+82°F
27 February
☁️
+74°F
28 February
☁️
+75°F
In February 2023 Harare had 0 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +70°F. 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.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Harare climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Harare in February 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 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.

Monthly weather in Harare

Source of the data

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.