Bulawayo weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Bulawayo: highs of 29°C (85°F) and about 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (62°F) and cloud cover 69% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 29°C (84°F) and 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Bulawayo, the largest city in Bulawayo. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Bulawayo?
least pleasant month Weather score 62/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Bulawayo. For better conditions, consider Apr–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Bulawayo in December?
Some rain is normal: about 144 mm (5.7 in) falls in an average December. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Bulawayo in December?
Days average 29°C (85°F) and nights 17°C (62°F).
Bulawayo weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (62°F) | 126 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| February | 29°C (83°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 119 mm | 58% | least pleasant |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 79 mm | 52% | fair |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 31 mm | 39% | best |
| May | 25°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 6 mm | 24% | best |
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 3 mm | 27% | best |
| July | 22°C (71°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 2 mm | 27% | best |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 1 mm | 21% | best |
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 7 mm | 23% | best |
| October | 32°C (90°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 27 mm | 36% | fair |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 83 mm | 61% | fair |
| December | 29°C (85°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 144 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months