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When to go · Bulawayo

Bulawayo in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Nov (hot, dry), Dec–Mar (afternoon storms).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
29°C / 15°C
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Medium
Zimbabwe overall
Prices
High
Zimbabwe overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Bulawayo

Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Nov (hot, dry), Dec–Mar (afternoon storms).

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • BulawayoHighs around 29 °C, lows around 15 °C, rain on about 4 days
  • Highveld, Zimbabwe · Harare, Bulawayo, Great Zimbabwe, Matobofine

    At 1,000–1,500 m: mild, with cold winter nights; summer afternoon storms.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Zimbabwe overall
Medium
Prices · Zimbabwe overall
High

Zimbabwe overall: Hottest month; falls lowest (Zambian side may be almost dry), Zimbabwe side still flows.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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