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Harare

Decide whether to visit or live in Harare, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Harare month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Harare are typically April, May and August, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 9°C), and January the wettest (about 218 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January24.716.12189.9
February25.116.113510.6
March25.215.17611.0
April24.413.44210.4
May22.910.8510.7
June20.99.1210.1
July21.08.5110.3
August24.310.6011.2
September27.513.5211.6
October28.915.42011.6
November27.416.310411.1
December26.316.514610.8

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What is being reported around Harare

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People and places shaping Harare

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Research updated Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Past and future events in Harare

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1890

    The Pioneer Column, a military volunteer force of settlers organized by Cecil Rhodes, founded the city on 12 September 1890 as a fort.

  2. Documented history · 1896

    The Salisbury Polo Club was formed in 1896.

  3. Documented history · 1897

    Salisbury was declared a municipality in 1897, and it became a city in 1935.

  4. Documented history · 1988

    After the position was abolished in January 1988, the office was renamed for the use of the President.

Current public leadership

  • Jacob Mafume

    Wikidata currently records this person as Harare's head of government. Zimbabwean politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Harare has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Harare yet.

Local business and employers

  • Air Zimbabwe

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Harare. Flag carrier of Zimbabwe.

  • University of Zimbabwe

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Harare. University located in Harare, Zimbabwe.

  • Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Harare. Central bank.

  • Zimbabwe Stock Exchange

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Harare. Stock exchange located in Harare, Zimbabwe.

  • Avient Aviation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Harare. Former international cargo airline.

Newspapers and local media

  • Star-FM

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Harare. Zimbabwean commercial urban radio station.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Harare, in brief

Harare is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Harare took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Harare

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Harare

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Harare

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Harare

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Harare

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08 · Questions

Questions about Harare

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Harare

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Harare located and what are its coordinates?

Harare is situated in Zimbabwe at geographic coordinates -17.8277, 31.0534 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Harare?

Harare has a recorded population of approximately 1,542,813 and observes the Africa/Harare time zone (ZWG).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Harare?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Harare include en-ZW, sn, nr, nd, and the circulating currency is ZWG.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Harare?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Harare, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.