Great Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe UNESCO World Heritage Site
Great Zimbabwe is a ruined city and archaeological site located in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe, it covers an area of 7.22 square kilometers. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Zimbabwe.
Planning a visit
The site experiences daily highs and lows throughout the year. June and July are the coolest months with daily highs of 20 °C and 19 °C and lows of 8 °C, along with minimal rain of 13 mm to 14 mm over about 2 days. January sees the highest rainfall at 175 mm over about 17 days with daily highs of 26 °C and lows of 17 °C. October and November reach the highest daily highs at 27 °C.
The nearest airport is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo, located 243 km away. The capital, Harare, is 272 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is January, with about 175 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 175 | 154 | 106 | 46 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 40 | 98 | 168 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
