The best times to visit Matopos for ideal weather are

April 9th to September 16th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Matopos Travel Info

Weather in Matopos

Temperature

Average temperatures in Matopos vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a very low chance of precipitation throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 52nd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Matopos, the hottest months are November, February, and then October. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid November where highs are regularly around 94.9°F (34.9°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 68.3°F (20.2°C) at night.

Matopos Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Matopos Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Matopos Perceived Temperature (F)

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Matopos Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Matopos Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 84.8 78.6 63
Feb 87.3 79.6 63.3
Mar 86.9 77.6 62.1
Apr 81.7 71.4 56.1
May 80.5 69.9 50.1
Jun 75.9 64.4 44.8
Jul 74.5 63.1 43.5
Aug 80.5 68.6 48.1
Sep 86.9 75.9 57
Oct 88.9 79.1 61.8
Nov 90.3 81.4 65.4
Dec 85.4 78.9 65

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 29.3 25.9 17.2
Feb 30.7 26.4 17.4
Mar 30.5 25.3 16.7
Apr 27.6 21.9 13.4
May 26.9 21.1 10.1
Jun 24.4 18 7.1
Jul 23.6 17.3 6.4
Aug 26.9 20.3 8.9
Sep 30.5 24.4 13.9
Oct 31.6 26.2 16.6
Nov 32.4 27.4 18.6
Dec 29.7 26.1 18.3

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Matopos are June, August, and then July. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid January. For example, on the week of January 15th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late March with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of March 26th.

When can you find snow in Matopos? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Matopos.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Matopos (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 13% 0 4.3
Feb 6% 0 1.7
Mar 15% 0 3.4
Apr 5% 0 0.5
May 3% 0 1.1
Jun 0% 0 0
Jul 1% 0 0.1
Aug 0% 0 0
Sep 1% 0 0.1
Oct 8% 0 0.8
Nov 17% 0 2
Dec 21% 0 3.8

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 13 0 10.9
Feb 6 0 4.3
Mar 15 0 8.6
Apr 5 0 1.3
May 3 0 2.8
Jun 0 0 0
Jul 1 0 0.3
Aug 0 0 0
Sep 1 0 0.3
Oct 8 0 2
Nov 17 0 5.1
Dec 21 0 9.7

 

Humidity and Wind

Matopos has some comfortably humid months, and dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is September (27.4% relative humidity), and the most humid month is January (52.6%).

Wind in Matopos is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is January, followed by December and February. January’s average wind speed of around 3.7 knots (4.3 MPH or 6.8 KPH) is considered “light air.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late September where average top sustained speeds reach 5.8 knots, which is considered a light breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Matopos.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 3.7 Barely noticeable 5 Light breeze
Feb 3.5 Barely noticeable 4.8 Light breeze
Mar 3.5 Barely noticeable 4.9 Light breeze
Apr 3.2 Barely noticeable 5 Light breeze
May 2.8 Barely noticeable 4.1 Light breeze
Jun 3.1 Barely noticeable 4.5 Light breeze
Jul 3.1 Barely noticeable 4.8 Light breeze
Aug 3.1 Barely noticeable 4.6 Light breeze
Sep 3.3 Barely noticeable 5 Light breeze
Oct 3.5 Barely noticeable 4.8 Light breeze
Nov 3.5 Barely noticeable 5.1 Light breeze
Dec 3.6 Barely noticeable 4.6 Light breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 52.6%
Feb 46%
Mar 48.9%
Apr 48.3%
May 34.6%
Jun 33.5%
Jul 34.8%
Aug 28.9%
Sep 27.4%
Oct 31.5%
Nov 38.5%
Dec 51.2%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Matopos?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for Zimbabwe; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Oct 17, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Matopos, Zimbabwe is June, followed by November and January. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Matopos in March. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 51.5 in March means 51.5% of the tourists vs. June.

 

 

Overall Matopos Travel Experience by Season

Fall (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 89.5°F (31.9°C) and 78.5°F (25.8°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 1 to 5 days of significant precipitation per month. Fall is the slowest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Winter (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with about 0 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the second busiest season for tourism in Matopos, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly more.

Spring (September through November)

Spring daily highs range from 94.9°F (34.9°C) and 84.3°F (29.1°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a normal amount: 0 to 5 days per month. Tourism is the busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be higher priced.

Summer (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Matopos to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 89.1°F (31.7°C) and 80.2°F (26.8°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 2 to 7 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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