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Beitbridge, Zimbabwe

Matabeleland South Province · Zimbabwe

Beitbridge is a mid-size city in Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe with a population of 58,574. Elevation: 1,512 ft (461 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

58,574 Population 607/sq mi density
1,512 ft Elevation 461 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
15.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Harare Timezone

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About Beitbridge

Beitbridge

Beitbridge is a border town in the province of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe. The name also refers to the border post and bridge spanning the Limpopo River, which forms the political border between South Africa and Zimbabwe. The border on the South African side of the river is also named Beitbridge.

People

Population58,574
Density607/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain15.0 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Population58,574
Population Density607 / sq mi
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Coordinates-22.2167°, 30.0000°
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Country🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
State / ProvinceMatabeleland South Province
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation15.0 inches (382 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Beitbridge

Beitbridge is a mid-size city in Zimbabwe (Matabeleland South Province) with a population of 58,574. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet (461 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Harare.

Climate in Beitbridge

Beitbridge has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 299 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 25.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 7.6
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 8.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 4.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 4.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 8.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 32.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 44.5
Beitbridge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Zimbabwe avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Area96.5 sq mi (249.8 km²)
Population Density607/sq mi
Coordinates-22.2167°N, 30.0000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Harare

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
60% below Zimbabwe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.07"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
April 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in

Beitbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Beitbridge

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primary School - - - -
Welton Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Beitbridge

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Beitbridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Beit Bridge

Hotels in Beitbridge

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beitbridge Inn & Casino

Restaurants in Beitbridge

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eland

Clinics in Beitbridge

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Premier Services Medical Aid Society

Train Stations in Beitbridge

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beitbridge

Gas Stations in Beitbridge

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Total
ZW #1432102944

Banks in Beitbridge

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stanbic
ZB Bank

Airports Near Beitbridge

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alldays Safaris Airport-Small Airport
Avarel Airport-Small Airport
Beitbridge Airport-Small Airport
Bergtop Airport-Small Airport
Musina(Messina) AirportMEZSmall Airport
Tshipise AirportTSDSmall Airport
Venetia Mine Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Beitbridge

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Beitbridge Post Office
DHL

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Harare
Elevation
457 m (1,499 ft)

🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe

Capital Harare
Population 16,868,409
Area 390,580 km²
GDP (USD) $35,871,779,681
GDP per capita $2,195
HDI 0.550
Life expectancy 62.8 years
Internet users 38.4%
Urban population 39.3%
Currency ZWG (Zimbabwe Gold)
Languages Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, ...
Calling code +263
TLD .zw
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Zimbabwe

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 21 Robert Mugabe National Youth Day Robert Mugabe National Youth Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Saturday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 18 Independence Day Independence Day
May 1 Worker's Day Worker's Day
May 25 Africa Day Africa Day
Aug 10 Heroes' Day Heroes' Day
Aug 11 Defence Forces Day Defence Forces Day
Dec 22 Unity Day Unity Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beitbridge

What is the population of Beitbridge?

Beitbridge has a population of 58,574 residents and is located in Zimbabwe. The population density is 607 people per square mile, spread across 96.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Beitbridge?

Beitbridge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.0 inches.

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