September weather forecast
Zimbabwe

September in Zimbabwe marks the onset of the spring season, with daytime temperatures continuing to rise and the nights becoming less chilly. Despite the transition into spring, rainfall remains minimal during this month, extending the dry season's influence.

Average temperatures during September range from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F). The low-lying regions, such as the Zambezi Valley and southeastern Lowveld, can experience temperatures peaking around 35°C (95°F). While the nights are becoming warmer compared to the winter months, temperatures can still drop to 10°C (50°F), especially in southern and highland areas.

In the highland regions, including Harare, the daytime temperatures average between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F). As the spring season progresses, nighttime temperatures start to become milder, often staying between 10°C (50°F) and 15°C (59°F).

The city of Bulawayo, located in the southwest, experiences warm daytime temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F). Evenings in Bulawayo are noticeably cooler, often dropping to 10°C (50°F), offering a refreshing contrast to the warmer days.

Rainfall in September remains scarce, with average precipitation across the country typically under 10mm (0.39"). This sustained lack of rainfall keeps the landscape relatively barren, with water sources attracting a high concentration of wildlife, ideal for viewing.

Transitioning into October, Zimbabwe experiences a further increase in temperatures as it moves deeper into the spring season. Rainfall remains low but begins to increase towards the end of the month, signaling the approaching wet season.

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• Harare - September »
  August and September are months with the least rain in Harare when the rain falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain. September is the least humid month in Harare with an average relative humidity of 39%.
• Bulawayo - September »
  On the last day of September, in Bulawayo sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:03 CAT. The months with the highest UV index in Bulawayo are January, March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Chitungwiza - September »
  The months with the least rainfall in Chitungwiza are August and September Rain falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain. August and September are months with the least rain in Chitungwiza when the rain falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.
• Mutare - September »
  On the first day of September in Mutare sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:41. With an average relative humidity of 51%, September is the least humid month in Mutare.
• Gweru - September »
  Still, September records an average high temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F), marking a significant rise from August's high temperature, signaling that Gweru is firmly stepping into the spring season. On the first day of September in Gweru, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:52.
• Epworth - September »
  August and September are months with the least rain in Epworth when the rain falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain. With an average relative humidity of 39%, September is the least humid month in Epworth, Zimbabwe.
• Chinhoyi - September »
  The least humid month in Chinhoyi is September, with an average relative humidity of 33%. On the first day of September in Chinhoyi, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:52.
• Norton - September »
  The months with the least rainfall in Norton are August and September Rain falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain. August and September are months with the least rain in Norton, Zimbabwe, when the rain falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.