ZimbabweAverage weather for Harare in January
It's warm in January in Harare with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 18°C.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Harare with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 18°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
With the temperature difference between day and night, it’s smart to wear layers.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
Since it cools down at night, it’s a good idea to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Harare is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Because temperatures drop in the evening, wearing layers is recommended.
In January, there is an average of 236 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Harare in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
27°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
28°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
26°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
236 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
21 days | 12 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Harare?
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Harare. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2016, Harare reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Harare
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Harare, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Harare
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Harare, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 21 days of precipitation in Harare.
Daily UV index in January in Harare
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Harare, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Harare over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Harare, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Harare over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Harare, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in January for Harare
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Harare. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Harare by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Harare. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
