Harare has a sub-tropical climate with a summer season from October to April. The summer days are generally hot and sunny, with average high temperatures reaching around 81ºF (27ºC), and there are often afternoon thunderstorms.Rain occurs mostly between November and March. The winter climate is pleasant with warm, dry days from June to August (temperatures drop more extremely at night) and the average low temperature is around 42ºF (6ºC). The city boasts pleasant, sunny weather year-round.