The climate of Zimbabwe, city by city
This page lists the 31 cities in Zimbabwe for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.
+1.3 °C since 1940
Frequently asked questions
What is the hottest city in Zimbabwe?
The hottest city in Zimbabwe is Kariba, with an average annual temperature of 24.6 °C.
What is the coldest city in Zimbabwe?
The coldest city in Zimbabwe is Rusape, with an average annual temperature of 17.4 °C.
What is the wettest city in Zimbabwe?
The wettest city in Zimbabwe is Kariba, with 1,016 mm of precipitation per year.
Has the climate of Zimbabwe warmed?
Based on its largest cities, Zimbabwe warmed by +1.3 °C between 1940 and 2025.