Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Harare with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Harare in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Harare with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 18°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 27°C, with nights close to 17°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Harare will be around 27°C, with nights close to 17°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 236 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance this month is 68% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Harare. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Harare in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
26°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
236 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
21 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Harare?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Harare. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Harare in January
With 34°C, Harare hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Harare
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Harare, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Harare
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Harare, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 21 days of rain in Harare.
Daily UV Index in January in Harare
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Harare, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Harare Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Harare, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Harare Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Harare, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Harare
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Average Weather in Harare by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Harare. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
