Weather in September
September in
Zimbabwe marks the onset of the spring season, with daytime temperatures continuing to rise and the nights becoming less chilly. Despite the transition into spring, rainfall remains minimal during this month, extending the dry season's influence.
Average temperatures during September range from 20°C to 30°C. The low-lying regions, such as the Zambezi Valley and southeastern Lowveld, can experience temperatures peaking around 35°C. While the nights are becoming warmer compared to the winter months, temperatures can still drop to 10°C, especially in southern and highland areas.
In the highland regions, including Harare, the daytime temperatures average between 25°C and 30°C. As the spring season progresses, nighttime temperatures start to become milder, often staying between 10°C and 15°C.
The city of Bulawayo, located in the southwest, experiences warm daytime temperatures from 25°C to 30°C. Evenings in Bulawayo are noticeably cooler, often dropping to 10°C, offering a refreshing contrast to the warmer days.
Rainfall in September remains scarce, with average precipitation across the country typically under 10mm. This sustained lack of rainfall keeps the landscape relatively barren, with water sources attracting a high concentration of wildlife, ideal for viewing.
Transitioning into
October, Zimbabwe experiences a further increase in temperatures as it moves deeper into the spring season. Rainfall remains low but begins to increase towards the end of the month, signaling the approaching wet season.
- Harare - September »
The months with the least rainfall are August and September Rain falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 1mm of rain. August and September are months with the least rain in Harare when the rain falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm of rain. - Bulawayo - September »
The least humid month in Bulawayo is September, with an average relative humidity of 35%. June through September are months with the least rain in Bulawayo when the rain falls for 1.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm of rain. - Chitungwiza - September »
The months with the least rainfall in Chitungwiza are August and September Rain falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 1mm of rain. The months with the least rainfall in Chitungwiza are August and September Rain falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 1mm of rain. - Mutare - September »
September is the least humid month in Mutare with an average relative humidity of 51%. The start of September in Mutare, Zimbabwe, brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from August's moderately hot 25.1°C to a still warm 28.5°C. - Gweru - September »
Still, September records an average high temperature of 26.8°C, marking a significant rise from August's high temperature, signaling that Gweru is firmly stepping into the spring season. In Gweru in September, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 9mm of accumulated precipitation. - Epworth - September »
The months with the least rainfall in Epworth are August and September Rain falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 1mm of rain. August and September are months with the least rain in Epworth when the rain falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm of rain. - Chinhoyi - September »
September is the least humid month in Chinhoyi with an average relative humidity of 33%. On the first day of September in Chinhoyi sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:52. - Norton - September »
In Norton during September, the rain falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm of precipitation. The least humid month in Norton, Zimbabwe, is September, with an average relative humidity of 39%.
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