When to go

Despite being tropical, Zimbabwe has vast mountainous areas that guarantee much milder temperatures than some of its African neighbours. Summer – also the rainy season – runs from November to April. It has average maximum temperatures of around 35ºC. 

Winter, when minimum temperatures drop to 6ºC, 7ºC, lasts from May to October. The end of this period is ideal for visiting Zimbabwe. The weather is drier and wildlife easier to see.