Weather in Bulawayo - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Bulawayo

today🌧️ 25°💧 0.1 mm

Sun🌧️ 27°💧 1.8 mm

Mon🌧️ 25°💧 0.4 mm

Tue☁️ 21°💧 2.2 mm

Wed🌤️ 20°night 17°

Thu☀️ 24°night 19°

Fri☀️ 27°💧 0.6 mm

Sat☀️ 29°💧 1.8 mm

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Wednesday 9 Sept in Bulawayo, the forecast high is 20°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 32°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 98% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

25°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–32°C

cooler than 91% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual

Sunday 6 Sept

27°Ccooler than usual

usually 27°C–32°C

cooler than 80% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

Monday 7 Sept

25°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–32°C

cooler than 90% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

Tuesday 8 Sept

21°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–32°C

cooler than 97% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

Wednesday 9 Sept

20°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–32°C

cooler than 98% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

Thursday 10 Sept

24°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–33°C

cooler than 93% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

Friday 11 Sept

27°Ccooler than usual

usually 27°C–33°C

cooler than 82% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 30°C by day. The coolest year was 1981 (25°C) and the warmest was 1991 (34°C). The current forecast averages 24°C - lower than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Bulawayo

Bulawayo - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Bulawayo 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

26°

around 19° at night · days with rain: 4

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

30°

around 14° at night · rain chance 7%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

31°

around 16° at night · rain chance 24%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Bulawayo: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 26° by day and 19° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 30° in September, and about 31° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Bulawayo

Saturday5 September 2026

🌧️25°light rain

sunrise 06:11 · sunset 17:58 · night 16° · evening 23° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 38% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 30%

Sunday6 September 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:10 · sunset 17:58 · night 18° · evening 24° · rain 1.83 mm · humidity 33% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 31%

Monday7 September 2026

🌧️25°light rain

sunrise 06:09 · sunset 17:58 · night 16° · evening 23° · rain 0.37 mm · humidity 38% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 36%

Tuesday8 September 2026

☁️21°broken clouds

sunrise 06:09 · sunset 17:59 · night 16° · evening 22° · rain 2.18 mm · humidity 49% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 66%

Wednesday9 September 2026

🌤️20°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:08 · sunset 17:59 · night 17° · evening 23° · humidity 48% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 48%

Thursday10 September 2026

☀️24°clear sky

sunrise 06:07 · sunset 17:59 · night 19° · evening 26° · humidity 30% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 19%

Friday11 September 2026

☀️27°clear sky

sunrise 06:06 · sunset 17:59 · night 21° · evening 29° · rain 0.57 mm · humidity 24% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 1%

Saturday12 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 06:05 · sunset 17:59 · night 22° · evening 28° · rain 1.76 mm · humidity 23% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 6%

Sunday13 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 06:04 · sunset 18:00 · night 21° · evening 29° · humidity 28% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 2%

Monday14 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 06:03 · sunset 18:00 · night 21° · evening 30° · humidity 24% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 4%

Tuesday15 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 06:02 · sunset 18:00 · night 20° · evening 29° · humidity 16% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 6%

Wednesday16 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 06:01 · sunset 18:00 · night 21° · evening 30° · rain 0.2 mm · humidity 18% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 1%

Thursday17 September 2026

☀️30°clear sky

sunrise 06:00 · sunset 18:00 · night 22° · evening 32° · rain 1.73 mm · humidity 20% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 41%

Friday18 September 2026

🌧️32°light rain

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:01 · night 21° · evening 29° · rain 0.1 mm · humidity 16% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 1%

Saturday19 September 2026

☁️21°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:01 · night 15° · evening 23° · humidity 57% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 85%

Sunday20 September 2026

🌧️25°light rain

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:01 · night 20° · evening 28° · rain 0.65 mm · humidity 39% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 11%

UV index in Bulawayo - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Bulawayo is 8 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Air quality and smog in Bulawayo

Air quality in Bulawayo is currently good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 29.5 µg/m³, PM10: 31.2 µg/m³.

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Bulawayo	29.5	31.2	good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).

Bulawayo weather through the year

Upcoming public holidays in Zimbabwe: Unity Day — 22 December · Christmas Day — 25 December · St. Stephen's Day — 26 December.

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FAQ - Bulawayo weather

What is the weather like in Bulawayo today?

Today it is about 25° during the day and 16° at night, light rain.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Bulawayo?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.