Weather & Climate in Nyanga, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nyanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,597 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,597 ft (1,706 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.2167°S, 32.7500°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 21, 2006 | 9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 92 mph | 287 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 144 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 10.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 9.2 in |
Nyanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 51°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.3") and August the driest (0.4").