Hwange weather in December
In December, Hwange sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 132 mm of rain across 17.2 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of December to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Hwange's 12th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Hwange's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 132 mm
- 17.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 5:37 AM – 6:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.11 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Hwange is city in Zimbabwe.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical December day in Hwange reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 22 |
| 2 | 33 | 22 |
| 3 | 33 | 22 |
| 4 | 32 | 22 |
| 5 | 32 | 22 |
| 6 | 32 | 22 |
| 7 | 32 | 22 |
| 8 | 32 | 22 |
| 9 | 32 | 22 |
| 10 | 32 | 22 |
| 11 | 32 | 22 |
| 12 | 32 | 22 |
| 13 | 32 | 22 |
| 14 | 32 | 22 |
| 15 | 32 | 22 |
| 16 | 32 | 22 |
| 17 | 32 | 22 |
| 18 | 32 | 22 |
| 19 | 32 | 22 |
| 20 | 32 | 22 |
| 21 | 32 | 22 |
| 22 | 32 | 22 |
| 23 | 32 | 22 |
| 24 | 32 | 22 |
| 25 | 32 | 22 |
| 26 | 32 | 22 |
| 27 | 32 | 22 |
| 28 | 32 | 22 |
| 29 | 32 | 22 |
| 30 | 32 | 22 |
| 31 | 32 | 22 |
How December really feels in Hwange
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Hwange weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 22° | 153 | 18.4 | 13 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 31° / 21° | 111 | 14.1 | 12.6 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 31° / 21° | 55 | 10 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 31° / 18° | 13 | 3 | 11.6 | 5.4 |
| May | 29° / 15° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.1 | 7.2 |
| Jun | 27° / 12° | 1 | 0.2 | 10.9 | 8.9 |
| Jul | 26° / 12° | 0 | 0.1 | 11 | 9.0 |
| Aug | 30° / 14° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 33° / 18° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 35° / 22° | 7 | 1.8 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 34° / 23° | 54 | 9.7 | 12.9 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 32° / 22° | 132 | 17.2 | 13.1 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 64%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 65 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 40 | 60 |
| 4 | 39 | 61 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 37 | 63 |
| 7 | 36 | 64 |
| 8 | 36 | 64 |
| 9 | 36 | 64 |
| 10 | 35 | 65 |
| 11 | 34 | 66 |
| 12 | 35 | 65 |
| 13 | 35 | 65 |
| 14 | 35 | 65 |
| 15 | 36 | 64 |
| 16 | 36 | 64 |
| 17 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 36 | 64 |
| 21 | 36 | 64 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 35 | 65 |
| 25 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 35 | 65 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
| 31 | 35 | 65 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Hwange gets around 132 mm of rain over 17.2 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 55% and peaks near 59% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 |
| 2 | 46 |
| 3 | 47 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 49 |
| 6 | 50 |
| 7 | 51 |
| 8 | 53 |
| 9 | 54 |
| 10 | 55 |
| 11 | 56 |
| 12 | 57 |
| 13 | 58 |
| 14 | 58 |
| 15 | 59 |
| 16 | 59 |
| 17 | 59 |
| 18 | 59 |
| 19 | 59 |
| 20 | 58 |
| 21 | 58 |
| 22 | 58 |
| 23 | 58 |
| 24 | 58 |
| 25 | 58 |
| 26 | 58 |
| 27 | 57 |
| 28 | 57 |
| 29 | 56 |
| 30 | 56 |
| 31 | 55 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 56% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 66% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Muggy (%) | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 |
| Oppressive (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 15 | 33 | 43 | 2 |
| 2 | 7 | 14 | 33 | 44 | 2 |
| 3 | 7 | 13 | 33 | 45 | 2 |
| 4 | 7 | 13 | 32 | 46 | 3 |
| 5 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 47 | 3 |
| 6 | 5 | 11 | 31 | 48 | 4 |
| 7 | 5 | 11 | 30 | 49 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 | 10 | 30 | 51 | 5 |
| 9 | 4 | 10 | 29 | 51 | 6 |
| 10 | 3 | 9 | 28 | 54 | 6 |
| 11 | 3 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 7 |
| 12 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 55 | 8 |
| 13 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 57 | 8 |
| 14 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 57 | 9 |
| 15 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 58 | 10 |
| 16 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 61 | 10 |
| 17 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 61 | 11 |
| 18 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 61 | 12 |
| 19 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 62 | 12 |
| 20 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 62 | 13 |
| 21 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 63 | 13 |
| 22 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 62 | 14 |
| 23 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 62 | 14 |
| 24 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 62 | 15 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 63 | 15 |
| 26 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 63 | 15 |
| 27 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 61 | 15 |
| 28 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 61 | 15 |
| 29 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 60 | 16 |
| 30 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 59 | 16 |
| 31 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 59 | 16 |
Wind in December
Winds average 8 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of December to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:33 AM to 5:45 AM, and sunset from 6:34 PM to 6:50 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 5:33 | 6:34 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 5:33 | 6:35 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 5:33 | 6:36 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 5:34 | 6:36 |
| 5 | 13.1 | 5:34 | 6:37 |
| 6 | 13.1 | 5:34 | 6:37 |
| 7 | 13.1 | 5:34 | 6:38 |
| 8 | 13.1 | 5:35 | 6:39 |
| 9 | 13.1 | 5:35 | 6:39 |
| 10 | 13.1 | 5:35 | 6:40 |
| 11 | 13.1 | 5:35 | 6:40 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 5:36 | 6:41 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 5:36 | 6:41 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 5:36 | 6:42 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:43 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 5:37 | 6:43 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:44 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 5:38 | 6:44 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:45 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:45 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:46 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:47 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:41 | 6:47 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 5:41 | 6:47 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 5:42 | 6:48 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 5:42 | 6:48 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 5:43 | 6:49 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 5:43 | 6:49 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 5:44 | 6:49 |
| 31 | 13.1 | 5:45 | 6:50 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.11 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.62 kWh/m² to a high of 7.17 kWh/m² in October across the year — December's 6.11 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Hwange
In December, Hwange sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Hwange's rainy season runs December–February, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Hwange?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Hwange.
What to pack for Hwange in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Hwange sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
UV index in Hwange in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Hwange peaks around January 18 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Hwange in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Hwange is worst in September — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.9× the cleanest month (December, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 9 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 6 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 19 | Moderate |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Hwange?
Hwange sits at 18.4°S, 26.5°E, 767 m above sea level, in Zimbabwe. The nearest listed city is Victoria Falls, 85 km away.
Topography around Hwange
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Hwange.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Hwange has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 186 m around an average of 773 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 479 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 850 m.
The land around Hwange is covered by trees (38%) and shrubs (35%) within 3 km, shrubs (45%) and trees (37%) within 16 km, and shrubs (54%) and trees (30%) within 80 km.
Zimbabwe travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 56% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,021
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 25%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 6.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 41.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Hwange (-18.3645°, 26.4988°, elevation 767 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).