When to go · Masvingo
Masvingo in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rainy season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Zimbabwe overall
- Prices
- Low
- Zimbabwe overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rainy season).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- MasvingoHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zimbabwe overall
- Low
- Prices · Zimbabwe overall
- Low
Zimbabwe overall: Wet and hot; the falls are rising; green-season rates.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Masvingo, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Apr: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 12
Apr: 6 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Apr: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rainy season).
April: Inside Masvingo's best window: Apr–Oct.
Masvingo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast