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Weather & Climate in Gokwe, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gokwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,058 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,058 ft (1,237 m) |
| Area | 4,177.8 sq mi (10,820.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.2048°N, 28.9349°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| May 27, 2004 | 43 km ESE of Sinazongwe, Zambia | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in |
Gokwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.0").