Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Zimbabwe in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Zimbabwe in August?
- Victoria Falls is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (84°F) in August; Chimanimani is the coolest at 19°C (65°F).
Warmest
29°
Victoria Falls
Coolest
19°
Chimanimani
Driest
0 mm
Kwekwe
Victoria Falls is the warm end of Zimbabwe in August (29°C (84°F)); Chimanimani the cool end (19°C (65°F)). On average it is 2.5 °C (5 °F) warmer than July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Harare, Bulawayo, and Gweru.
Best places in Zimbabwe in August
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 23° | 8° | 2 mm | — | 100 |
| Bulawayo | 25° | 9° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Gweru | 25° | 8° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Masvingo | 25° | 8° | 4 mm | — | 100 |
| Kwekwe | 26° | 9° | 0 mm | — | 100 |
| Kariba | 27° | 13° | 0 mm | — | 100 |
| Chinhoyi | 26° | 8° | 2 mm | — | 100 |
| Chitungwiza | 24° | 8° | 2 mm | — | 100 |
| Epworth | 23° | 8° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Ruwa | 23° | 8° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Norton | 24° | 7° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Mutare | 22° | 8° | 8 mm | — | 98 |
| Marondera | 21° | 7° | 3 mm | — | 97 |
| Kadoma | 28° | 11° | 0 mm | — | 91 |
| Victoria Falls | 29° | 10° | 0 mm | — | 87 |
| Chimanimani | 19° | 8° | 13 mm | — | 83 |
Festivals in Zimbabwe in August
- Zimbabwe International Film Festival Annual film festival held in Harare, Zimbabwe
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Zimbabwe in August?
Average daytime highs range from 19° in Chimanimani to 29° in Victoria Falls.