Climate: The climate in Zimbabwe is sub-tropical with a summer season of
about eight months (October to April), with hot, sunny days the
norm. Summer daytime temperatures range around 86ºF (30ºC) in the
main centres, though the low-lying areas such as the Zambezi
Valley, Kariba and Victoria Falls tend to be hotter, and there is
always a possibility of an afternoon thunderstorm. The Zimbabwean
winter climate is pleasant, with warm, dry days from June to August
(though temperatures do drop more extremely at night) and the
average temperature is around 68ºF (20ºC). Rain occurs mostly
between November and March (summer), though throughout most of the
year, the Eastern Highlands experiences rain with an average
precipitation of about 1,020 mm (40 inches). Best Game viewing time
is during the months of August, September and October: this is the
dry season when animals congregate at the waterholes. The best time
of the year for white water rafting on the Zambezi is September,
October and November.
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