December weather forecast
Zimbabwe

December in Zimbabwe marks the continuation of the summer season and the peak of the rainy season. The country experiences high temperatures coupled with substantial rainfall, leading to a lush, vibrant landscape.

Daytime temperatures in December typically range from 25°C (77°F) to 35°C (95°F). In lower altitude areas, such as the Zambezi Valley and the southeastern Lowveld, temperatures can reach up to 40°C (104°F). Nighttime temperatures remain high, averaging between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F), reflecting the prevailing summer conditions.

In Harare and other highland areas, daytime temperatures average between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures remain fairly warm, usually between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).

The city of Gweru, located in the central region, experiences slightly cooler conditions with daytime temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F). Evenings in Gweru cool down to 15°C (59°F), offering a reprieve from the heat of the day.

December sees some of the highest rainfall levels in the year, with average precipitation across the country ranging from 75mm (2.95") to 125mm (4.92"). This considerable amount of rainfall brings about a rich green environment, and water sources are replenished. Thunderstorms are common during this time, typically occurring in the late afternoon or evening.

Transitioning into January, Zimbabwe maintains its summer and rainy season conditions. Temperatures remain high, both during the day and night, and rainfall continues to be significant, although it begins to decrease slightly as the country starts moving towards the end of the rainy season.

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• Harare - December »
  Harare concludes the year in December with a moderately high precipitation level reaching 114mm (4.49"), further increasing compared to November. December has the longest days of the year in Harare with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight.
• Bulawayo - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Bulawayo is December, when the rain falls for 13.7 days and typically aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation. As the year concludes in December, Bulawayo's weather reveals an impressive upsurge in rainfall, peaking at 64mm (2.52"), making it the wettest month of the year.
• Chitungwiza - December »
  In Chitungwiza in December, it is raining for 21.9 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. In Chitungwiza, in December, during 21.9 rainfall days, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mutare - December »
  In Mutare during December, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of precipitation. On the first day of December in Mutare sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:13.
• Gweru - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Gweru is December, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 159mm (6.26") of precipitation. In Gweru, Zimbabwe, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 159mm (6.26") of precipitation.
• Epworth - December »
  As the year concludes, December weather in Epworth combines high relative humidity and continued rainfall. In December, in Epworth the rain falls for 21.9 days.
• Chinhoyi - December »
  In Chinhoyi during December, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 127mm (5") of precipitation. With the advent of December, Chinhoyi experiences an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 28.4°C (83.1°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month.
• Norton - December »
  In Norton in December, during 21.9 rainfall days, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Norton, in December, it is raining for 21.9 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation.