ZIMBABWE EVENING WEATHER REPORT AND FORECAST ISSUED AT 1600 HRS ON WEDNESDAY 20 OCTOBER 2021 VALID UNTIL FRIDAY 22 OCTOBER 2021.
PREAMBLE
It has been mostly cloudy and cool in Matabeleland South, Masvingo, Manicaland and South of Mashonaland East provinces due to a high-pressure system on the southeast of the subcontinent. The Northern parts of the country, that is Matebeland north, Mashonaland West and Mashonaland Central and the northern parts of Mashonaland East were partly cloudy with scattered light rain. Meanwhile, the high-pressure system has weakened and is moving into the Indian ocean.
FORECAST
FORECAST FOR TOMORROW THURSDAY 21 OCTOBER 2021.
It should be cool in the morning getting warm as the day progresses with brief cloudy conditions over Manicaland and south of Masvingo provinces. The rest of the country should be cool in the morning becoming warm as the day progresses with partly cloudy conditions.
IMPACTS
• High temperatures may cause dehydration and heat exhaustion. Vulnerable members of society (children, the elderly or ill) are particularly susceptible as well as those engaged in outdoor work or activity.
ACTIONS TO TAKE
• Keep hydrated during the day by drinking adequate amounts of water.
• If one needs to be out in the direct sun, please carry an umbrella or wear a wide-brimmed hat. If possible wear sunscreen.
• Constantly follow the weather updates on the official platform in the footer of this page. Be Weather-Ready and Always Prepared.
• Persons in Malaria prone areas should take necessary precautions (insecticide spraying, applying mosquito repellents, sleeping under mosquito nets).
TEMPERATURES FOR THE MAIN CITY CENTRES (°C)
| Max today |
Harare 24 |
Bulawayo 24 |
Gweru 22 |
Mutare 25 |
Kwekwe 27 |
Kadoma 27 |
Masvingo 21 |
Chinhoyi 23 |
Lupane 33 |
Bindura 24 |
Marondera 24 |
Gwanda 22 |
| Min tomorrow | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
| Max tomorrow | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 28 | 27 | 29 |
FORECAST OF TOMORROW’S WEATHER IN HOLIDAY RESORTS
| Min | Max | ||
| VICTORIA FALLS: | Cloudy and mild | 18 | 33 |
| KARIBA: | Partly cloudy and mild | 21 | 35 |
| GREAT ZIMBABWE: | Overcast and cool | 13 | 30 |
| NYANGA: | Overcast and cool | 11 | 23 |
| VUMBA: | Overcast and cool | 11 | 23 |
| MATOPOS: | Cloudy and cool | 12 | 27 |
| CHIMANIMANI: | Overcast and cool | 11 | 24 |
WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY 22 OCTOBER 2021
Most of the country should be mostly sunny and cool in the morning getting warm to hot as the day progresses though patches of clouds are expected in some parts of Matabeleland Provinces with a chance of afternoon thunder-showers.