Our Seasonal Monitor Bulletin

The Zimbabwe Meteorological Services Department (MSD) provides seasonal forecasts to support agricultural planning, water resource management, and disaster preparedness across the nation. These forecasts offer critical insights into expected weather patterns for upcoming seasons, including temperature and rainfall predictions. By leveraging advanced meteorological models and historical climate data, MSD aims to enhance the resilience of communities and sectors dependent on weather conditions, ensuring informed decision-making and proactive adaptation strategies in the face of climate variability and change.

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Seasonal Monitor Bulletin March 2025

The first dekad of March was dry. However, notable rainfall activity was observed between 11 to 13 March 2025, particularly over the eastern highlands, as a result of moisture from Tropical Storm Jude, which made …

March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
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Seasonal Monitor Bulletin February 2025

Early February showed below average rainfall in northern areas but more favourable conditions in the south due to a tropical depression. The forecast for February-April 2025 suggests wetter-than-average conditions supporting agriculture but increasing localized flood …

Feb. 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2025
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Seasonal Monitor Bulletin January 2025

During the first three months of the season, most areas experienced normal to below-normal rainfall, as anticipated during the August 2024 Climate Experts Meeting by the MSD. The southern parts of the country, Matabeleland South, …

Jan. 1, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2025
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Seasonal Monitor Bulletin December 2024

Below normal rainfall was anticipated in the month of December 2024. The first dekad had a dry spell through out the period for most parts of the country. The rainfall performance so far is below …

Dec. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024
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