Bulawayo in December

Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.

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Bulawayo weather in December

Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall. Average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C, with around 16 rainy days expected throughout the month.

While December isn't our top-rated month for Bulawayo, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.

Average high
28°C
Average low
17°C
Rainy days
16 days
Best months to visit
March, April, May, June, August, September

What to do in Bulawayo in December

Whatever the weather, Bulawayo rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:

Visit the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe Tour the railway museum and historic steam locomotives Day trip to Matobo Hills for granite kopjes and rock art Explore Ndebele cultural and royal history sites Use the city as a gateway to Hwange National Park Walk the wide, tree-lined colonial-era avenues

What to pack for December

Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.

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January
26C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
February
26C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
March
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
April
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
May
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
June
21C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
July
21C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
August
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
September
28C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
October
30C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
November
30C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
December (you are here)
28C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.

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