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Bulawayo weather forecast — today & tomorrow

22°

Clear sky

High: 23° · Low: 9° · Feels like 18°

Clear sky. Gusts up to 30 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 22°
17:00 · 21°
18:00 · 18°
19:00 · 17°
20:00 · 16°
21:00 · 15°
22:00 · 14°
23:00 · 13°
00:00 · 13°
01:00 · 13°
02:00 · 12°
03:00 · 12°
04:00 · 11°
05:00 · 11°
06:00 · 11°
07:00 · 11°
08:00 · 13°
09:00 · 15°
10:00 · 16°
11:00 · 18°
12:00 · 19°
13:00 · 20°
14:00 · 20°
15:00 · 20°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    21° / 7°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    15 km/h SE
    UV index
    6 · High
    Sun
    6:36 / 17:47

Details

Air quality
43 Moderate
PM2.5 9 · PM10 9

Bulawayo's Climate

Bulawayo stands on the highveld plateau of southwestern Zimbabwe at about 1,350 m, in the southern hemisphere, so its seasons run reversed. The altitude gives it a temperate, semi-arid subtropical climate with three clear seasons. The rainy season (November–March) is warm and humid, with daytime highs of 26–31°C and afternoon showers and thunderstorms, while the cool dry season (May–August) brings clear skies, dry air and pleasant 21–25°C days, though nights can drop to 4–9°C and sometimes near freezing. A hot dry spring (September–October) bridges the two before the rains return, and sunshine is abundant year-round.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bulawayo?

The cool dry season, May to August, is best: clear skies, dry air and pleasant 21–25°C days, ideal for outdoor sightseeing.

What are the hottest months in Bulawayo?

October, at the end of the dry spring before the rains, is hottest, with daytime highs usually 31–34°C.

When is the rainy season in Bulawayo?

The rainy season runs from November to March, bringing afternoon showers and thunderstorms that green the otherwise dry plateau.

Are winter nights cold in Bulawayo?

Yes, thanks to the highveld altitude, winter nights in June and July can fall to 4–9°C and occasionally near freezing.

Nearby locations

Harare

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