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Weather & Climate in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bulawayo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,423 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,423 ft (1,348 m) |
| Area | 659.0 sq mi (1,706.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,011/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.1500°N, 28.5833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in |
Bulawayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.0").