Bulawayo
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Bulawayo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bulawayo are typically May, July and August, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 9°C), and December the wettest (about 140 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.3 | 16.9 | 138 | 10.4 |
| February | 26.4 | 17.0 | 132 | 10.0 |
| March | 26.4 | 15.9 | 35 | 10.7 |
| April | 25.2 | 14.1 | 27 | 10.2 |
| May | 23.3 | 11.3 | 3 | 10.4 |
| June | 21.0 | 9.2 | 2 | 9.7 |
| July | 21.1 | 8.8 | 2 | 9.9 |
| August | 25.2 | 11.1 | 1 | 10.8 |
| September | 28.8 | 13.9 | 2 | 11.4 |
| October | 30.1 | 15.8 | 15 | 11.3 |
| November | 29.3 | 17.1 | 67 | 11.0 |
| December | 28.1 | 17.3 | 140 | 10.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1893
During the 1893 First Matabele War, British South Africa Company (BSAC) troops invaded and forced King Lobengula to evacuate his followers, after first detonating munitions and setting fire to the town.
- Documented history · 1897
In 1897, the new town of Bulawayo acquired the status of municipality in the British colonial system, and Lt.
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- THE 10 BEST Bulawayo Tours & Excursions (2026) - with Reviews
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01 · OverviewBulawayo, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Bulawayo took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Bulawayo
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Bulawayo
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Bulawayo
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Bulawayo
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Bulawayo
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Bulawayo
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01 · Q&AWhere is Bulawayo located and what are its coordinates?
Bulawayo is situated in Zimbabwe at geographic coordinates -20.1500, 28.5833 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Bulawayo?
Bulawayo has a recorded population of approximately 665,952 and observes the Africa/Harare time zone (ZWG).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Bulawayo?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Bulawayo include en-ZW, sn, nr, nd, and the circulating currency is ZWG.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bulawayo?
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