For the most part Mutare's climate is comfortable all year round. Summertime temperatures are often cooler than the rest of Zimbabwe due the area's relatively high elevation. One can expect summertime temperatures of around 25-35 C. Summer is also Zimbabwe's rainy season when umbrellas are the order of the day. Winter is comfortable but cooler and outerwear is often needed to fend off the chill. Temperatures can dip to almost freezing overnight but daytime temperatures usually range from low teens to mid-twenties.
Winter is the dry season when rain is the exception to the rule.
Otherwise one can expect plenty of sunshine throughout Zimbabwe. While here, if you wish to travel Victoria Falls or Kariba perhaps winter is the best time as it can be very hot in those areas during summer. These include the Nyanga mountains for excellent game viewing, scenic views, mountain climbing, hiking, horseback riding, fishing and so on. The Vumba mountains captivate the visitor with similar offerings, adding lush botanical gardens and world class 18-hole golfing to the list. All of this and more is within less than an hour's drive for the city centre.