Our verdict
The best time to visit Hwange is June-July
In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 35℃ (95℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 37℃ (98℉) on the hottest days of the year. The weather in the winter, especially around July, can reach a minimum of 9℃ (48℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Hwange are usually in October, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Hwange in January. Head over there in August instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
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Hwange seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Hwange as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Hwange is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Hwange
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Hwange for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Hwange climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Hwange for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Hwange in January
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 109mm (4") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hwange in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Hwange in February
- Average temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 97mm (4") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hwange in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Hwange in March
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hwange in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Hwange in April
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hwange in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Hwange in May
- Average temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hwange in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Hwange in June
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hwange in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Hwange in July
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 48%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hwange in July, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Hwange in August
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 37%
- Average sunny days: 31 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hwange in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Hwange in September
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 30%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hwange in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Hwange in October
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 32%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hwange in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Hwange in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 48%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hwange in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Hwange in December
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 99mm (4") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hwange in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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