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Mashonaland West
Mashonaland West
Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe

Karoi

Karoi is a town in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, 1,259 m above sea level. It has a population of about 22,293 (2002). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population22,293
Local time11:30
16.81° S, 29.69° EElevation 1,259 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Karoiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Karoi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

193 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Karoi

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

14-day forecast
31°C

Sunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 26%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct33°21°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct30°21°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°18°
Sat31 Oct30°17°
Sun1 Nov31°17°
Mon2 Nov33°21°
Tue3 Nov33°23°
Wed4 Nov33°24°
Thu5 Nov35°24°

When to go to Karoi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555864889810010010089785452
High25°25°25°25°23°21°21°24°28°29°29°26°
Low18°18°17°15°13°11°10°12°15°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)19317911026621012072166
Wet days26221751000021223

What's on in Karoi

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

Outdoors around Karoi

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

Twin River InnCamp sites
1.9 km
Spring Lodge campsiteCamp sites
4.8 km

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Karoi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Karoi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 137 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 133 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 116 km
5.3Siavonga 30 km ←1963 · 136 km

Getting to Karoi

Kariba AirportKAB
92 km
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International AirportHRE
194 km
Kenneth Kaunda International AirportLUN
211 km

Places with a climate like Karoi

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Karoi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Karoi.
What is the hottest month in Karoi?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Karoi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Karoi?
January is the wettest month with about 193 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.