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Kariba
Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe

Kariba

Kariba is a town in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, 679 m above sea level. It has a population of about 24,210 (2002). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now29°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population24,210
Local time01:08
16.52° S, 28.80° EElevation 679 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Karibaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low33° / 22°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Kariba at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in October

Coolest month14°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

228 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Kariba

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
29°C

Clear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 32%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct35°27°
Thu29 Oct34°27°
Fri30 Oct32°26°
Sat31 Oct33°24°
Sun1 Nov33°24°
Mon2 Nov35°25°
Tue3 Nov35°28°
Wed4 Nov35°29°
Thu5 Nov35°29°

When to go to Kariba

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score45495478931001009377634341
High28°28°28°28°26°24°24°27°31°33°32°29°
Low22°22°21°20°17°15°14°16°19°22°23°22°
Rain (mm)2281809927421011877174
Wet days25221751000021123

What's on in Kariba

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Kariba

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Heliport lake Safari lodgeViewpoints
0.5 km
Mopani Camping & Caravan ParkCamp sites
3.2 km
Dam wall viewpoint & curiosViewpoints
3.6 km
Linos Camp SiteCamp sites
3.9 km

Nature around Kariba

Nature in Zimbabwe

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Zimbabwe seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Kariba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kariba

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 42 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 87 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 48 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 15 km

Kariba from above

Getting to Kariba

Kariba AirportKAB
9.1 km
Kenneth Kaunda International AirportLUN
137 km
Lake Kariba FerriesFerry port
3.4 km

Places near Kariba

Places with a climate like Kariba

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kariba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kariba.
What is the hottest month in Kariba?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Kariba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kariba?
January is the wettest month with about 228 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.