Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Zimbabwe in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Zimbabwe in December?
- Victoria Falls is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (87°F) in December; Chimanimani is the coolest at 23°C (74°F).
Warmest
31°
Victoria Falls
Coolest
23°
Chimanimani
Driest
135 mm
Bulawayo
December in Zimbabwe ranges from 23°C (74°F) in Chimanimani to 31°C (87°F) in Victoria Falls — a spread of 8 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as November. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Harare, Bulawayo, and Gweru.
Best places in Zimbabwe in December
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marondera | 24° | 14° | 190 mm | — | 75 |
| Chitungwiza | 26° | 16° | 170 mm | — | 72 |
| Bulawayo | 28° | 16° | 135 mm | — | 71 |
| Gweru | 27° | 16° | 165 mm | — | 71 |
| Mutare | 27° | 16° | 178 mm | — | 71 |
| Chimanimani | 23° | 14° | 211 mm | — | 71 |
| Chinhoyi | 27° | 17° | 166 mm | — | 71 |
| Ruwa | 25° | 15° | 184 mm | — | 71 |
| Norton | 26° | 16° | 162 mm | — | 71 |
| Harare | 26° | 16° | 183 mm | — | 70 |
| Epworth | 26° | 16° | 177 mm | — | 70 |
| Masvingo | 28° | 17° | 146 mm | — | 68 |
| Kwekwe | 29° | 17° | 150 mm | — | 64 |
| Kadoma | 29° | 18° | 166 mm | — | 59 |
| Kariba | 29° | 20° | 183 mm | — | 58 |
| Victoria Falls | 31° | 19° | 152 mm | — | 51 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Zimbabwe in December?
Average daytime highs range from 23° in Chimanimani to 31° in Victoria Falls.