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92
/ 100
Zimbabwe
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Ideal
92 / 100
92%
Ideal 92%
Comfortable 8%
Best spot: Harare Province — 95
Typical conditions: 91
A comparison of 18 cities in Zimbabwe by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 10 regions of Zimbabwe by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.
The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.
80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme
The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.
Top cities in Zimbabwe by VanSky Regions of Zimbabwe
| City | VanSky | Temp. | Solar | Wind | Water | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Norton
Mashonaland West Province
|
97 | 23° / 7° | 2.5 kWh | 13 (↑26) km/h | — | |
|
Harare
Harare Province
|
96 | 22° / 7° | 2.5 kWh | 10 (↑28) km/h | — | |
|
Epworth
Harare Province
|
96 | 22° / 6° | 2.5 kWh | 11 (↑27) km/h | — | |
|
Ruwa
Mashonaland East Province
|
96 | 22° / 6° | 2.5 kWh | 11 (↑27) km/h | — | |
|
Chitungwiza
Harare Province
|
96 | 22° / 6° | 2.5 kWh | 13 (↑28) km/h | — | |
|
Marondera
Mashonaland East Province
|
96 | 21° / 7° | 2.5 kWh | 13 (↑27) km/h | — | |
|
Zvishavane
Masvingo Province
|
96 | 23° / 8° | 2.3 kWh | 13 (↑29) km/h | — | |
|
Kwekwe
Midlands Province
|
96 | 24° / 7° | 2.4 kWh | 12 (↑29) km/h | — | |
|
Chegutu
Mashonaland West Province
|
96 | 25° / 7° | 2.4 kWh | 13 (↑27) km/h | — | |
|
Kadoma
Mashonaland West Province
|
96 | 25° / 8° | 2.4 kWh | 11 (↑25) km/h | — | |
|
Bulawayo
Bulawayo Province
|
95 | 22° / 7° | 2.4 kWh | 15 (↑37) km/h | — | |
|
Masvingo
Masvingo Province
|
95 | 22° / 6° | 2.3 kWh | 14 (↑31) km/h | — | |
|
Mutare
Manicaland Province
|
95 | 20° / 9° | 2.3 kWh | 8 km/h | — | |
|
Gwanda
Matabeleland South Province
|
95 | 24° / 8° | 2.3 kWh | 11 (↑25) km/h | — | |
|
Gweru
Midlands Province
|
93 | 20° / 6° | 2.4 kWh | 18 (↑39) km/h | — | |
|
Beitbridge
Matabeleland South Province
|
88 | 27° / 9° | 2.2 kWh | 6 km/h | — | |
|
Chinhoyi
Mashonaland West Province
|
79 | 25° / 5° | 2.5 kWh | 10 km/h | — | |
|
Bindura
Mashonaland Central Province
|
79 | 24° / 4° | 2.4 kWh | 8 km/h | — |
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Norton
97
Mashonaland West Province
Harare
96
Harare Province
Epworth
96
Harare Province
Ruwa
96
Mashonaland East Province
Chitungwiza
96
Harare Province
Marondera
96
Mashonaland East Province
Zvishavane
96
Masvingo Province
Kwekwe
96
Midlands Province
Chegutu
96
Mashonaland West Province
Kadoma
96
Mashonaland West Province
Bulawayo
95
Bulawayo Province
Masvingo
95
Masvingo Province
Mutare
95
Manicaland Province
Gwanda
95
Matabeleland South Province
Gweru
93
Midlands Province
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the best city in Zimbabwe for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Zimbabwe?
Weather data for all cities in Zimbabwe is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
Zimbabwe — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwide
Updated: 15.08.2026
Blend E20
$2.00 /l
ZWG53.14 · €1.73/l
116 of 143
pricier than 80% of countries
Diesel
$1.97 /l
ZWG52.39 · €1.70/l
101 of 143
pricier than 70% of countries
LPG
$1.69 /l
ZWG44.95 · €1.46/l
55 of 55
pricier than 98% of countries
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