October weather forecast
Zimbabwe

October in Zimbabwe signifies the height of the spring season and the transition towards the warmer summer months. This period is often referred to as the 'suicide month' due to the significant increase in heat, especially in low-lying areas, before the onset of the rainy season.

Average temperatures in October range from 25°C (77°F) to 35°C (95°F), making it one of the hottest months of the year. In lower altitude regions such as the Zambezi Valley and southeastern Lowveld, daytime temperatures can soar to 40°C (104°F). Nighttime temperatures across the country also rise, typically staying between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).

The highland regions, including Harare, experience warmer conditions compared to previous months. Here, daytime temperatures average between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures remain relatively mild, typically between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).

Bulawayo, located in the southwest, continues to experience warm conditions during the day, with temperatures ranging from 30°C (86°F) to 35°C (95°F). Evenings in Bulawayo, while warmer than in September, can still cool down to 15°C (59°F).

The anticipation of the wet season begins to manifest towards the end of October with the first significant rains often arriving by the end of the month. Rainfall levels vary across the country, but on average, precipitation ranges from 10mm (0.39") to 30mm (1.18"). These initial rains bring some relief from the heat and start to revive the parched landscape.

Transitioning into November, Zimbabwe enters the early stages of its summer season. Temperatures remain high, but the increase in rainfall brings about a marked change in the landscape as it transforms from a dry, barren environment into a lush, green setting.

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• Harare - October »
  In Harare during October, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. In October, in Harare the rain falls for 4 days.
• Bulawayo - October »
  October, having an average high-temperature of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.5°C (63.5°F), is the warmest month in Bulawayo. As October sets in, Bulawayo experiences the year's highest temperatures, soaring to an average of 30.6°C (87.1°F).
• Chitungwiza - October »
  October continues the upward movement in temperature leading to the warmest month statistic for Chitungwiza with an average of 30.5°C (86.9°F). Chitungwiza's warmest month, October, registers temperatures that range from a high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) to a low of 15.8°C (60.4°F).
• Mutare - October »
  The month of October sees the highest average temperatures in Mutare, reaching 29.9°C (85.8°F) at the peak and 16.4°C (61.5°F) at the low. Mutare's October weather, with an average high temperature of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and an average low temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.
• Gweru - October »
  October registers as the month with the average highest temperatures in Gweru, reaching 28.3°C (82.9°F) at its peak and 13.1°C (55.6°F) at the lowest. Gweru experiences its highest average temperatures in October, reaching a peak of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a minimum of 13.1°C (55.6°F).
• Epworth - October »
  October in Epworth continues to uphold warm temperate conditions, with the increasing temperature complemented by a rise in relative humidity. With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and a low of 15.8°C (60.4°F), October stands out as the warmest month in Epworth.
• Chinhoyi - October »
  October stands as the hottest month in Chinhoyi with temperatures soaring up to the year’s peak of 32.7°C (90.9°F). Chinhoyi's warmest month, October, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 32.7°C (90.9°F) to a low of 18.7°C (65.7°F).
• Norton - October »
  In Norton the average highest temperatures are observed in October, with a high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and a low of 15.8°C (60.4°F). In Norton, Zimbabwe, in October, during 4 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.