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Hwange Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Friday at 38° · coldest night Thursday at 21°

The short of it: Hwange weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 27 °C (80 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 26 °C (80 °F). Today’s high 32 °C (89 °F), low 25 °C (77 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.6 mm (0.06 in). Warnings in force: moderate risk of thunder, tropical night, heat warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 08:30 local time.

HWANGE, Monday. — Those stepping out in Hwange this morning will find passing showers; the afternoon should top out near 32°, the night near 25°. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of 34°. A brisk wind blows from the E, gusting to 30 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 38°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at 21°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 3.1 mm in all. Nights run 5° milder than the November norm of 20°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Hwange runs from 20° at night to 34° by day, with some 63 mm of rain. October is the warmest month here at 36°, July the coldest at 8°, and January the wettest with 168 mm. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 12 h 53 min today, and the days are lengthening by about 1 minutes each. The station stands 841 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast26°26°15 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy27°27°14 km/h–
10 AMOvercast29°29°14 km/h–
11 AMOvercast31°32°16 km/h–
12 PMLight showers32°33°15 km/h0.2 mm
1 PMLight showers31°32°16 km/h0.5 mm
2 PMOvercast32°32°14 km/h0.2 mm
3 PMOvercast32°32°13 km/h–
4 PMOvercast32°32°11 km/h–
5 PMOvercast30°32°8 km/h0.1 mm
6 PMLight showers28°31°6 km/h0.6 mm
7 PMOvercast28°31°3 km/h–
8 PMOvercast27°31°2 km/h–
9 PMOvercast27°31°3 km/h–
10 PMOvercast27°29°6 km/h–
11 PMOvercast26°28°4 km/h–
12 AMOvercast26°26°9 km/h–
1 AMOvercast24°25°10 km/h–
2 AMOvercast23°24°10 km/h–
3 AMOvercast23°23°9 km/h–
4 AMOvercast22°23°8 km/h–
5 AMOvercast22°22°7 km/h–
6 AMOvercast21°22°7 km/h–
7 AMMostly clear22°22°9 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): light showers, high 32°, low 25°, 1.6 mm of rain, gusts to 38 km/h. Sun up 5:31 AM, down 6:24 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today25°32°1.6 mm38 km/h12 h 53 min
Tuesday21°34°dry20 km/h12 h 55 min
Wednesday22°35°dry29 km/h12 h 55 min
Thursday21°37°dry20 km/h12 h 56 min
Friday23°38°dry18 km/h12 h 57 min
Saturday25°37°0.3 mm35 km/h12 h 58 min
Sunday24°33°1.2 mm24 km/h12 h 59 min

Warmest: Friday at 38°. Wettest: today, 1.6 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 38 km/h.

The Almanac · Hwange Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Hwange, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 54 mm more rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 0 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Hwange in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Hwange by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°20°168 mm8 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦
February31°19°134 mm8 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
March31°18°72 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April31°16°25 mm9 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
May29°11°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
June27°9°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°8°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°12°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September34°16°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October36°20°9.0 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
November34°20°63 mm10 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦
December31°20°167 mm9 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Hwange

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Hwange today?

Right now it is 27 °C (80 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 26 °C (80 °F). Today’s high is 32 °C (89 °F) and tonight’s low 25 °C (77 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.6 mm (0.06 in) expected.

Will it rain in Hwange this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 3.1 mm (0.12 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Hwange?

Yes: moderate risk of thunder; tropical night; heat warning. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Hwange?

October, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average 8 °C (47 °F). The wettest month is January, with 168 mm (6.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Hwange?

July and June. July brings highs near 27 °C (80 °F) and about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain; June highs near 27 °C (80 °F) and 2.0 mm (0.08 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Hwange?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 8 °C (47 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DeteMatabeleland North48 km SE32°18°72 mm
Kamativi MineMatabeleland North59 km E33°20°70 mm
Victoria FallsMatabeleland North85 km NW34°20°67 mm
LivingstoneSouthern Province90 km NW34°20°71 mm
PandamatengaNorth-West94 km WSW35°20°63 mm
BingaMatabeleland North122 km NE35°24°56 mm
MaambaSouthern Province131 km NNE32°20°72 mm
KazungulaSouthern Province144 km WNW35°22°64 mm

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