Climate of Kariba, Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe
Point-value climate at Kariba (Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe). Population approximately 25,531.
Located in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, Kariba has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 25,531. Monthly average temperatures range from 19°C / 66.2°F in June to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in October, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 186 mm / 7.3 in (January) — about 724 mm / 28.5 in across the year. Kariba is the capital of Mashonaland West. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kariba's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1°C77.2°F | 186 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.9°C76.8°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.9°C76.8°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.2°C75.6°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 21.7°C71.1°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19°C66.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19°C66.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 21.1°C70°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 25.2°C77.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 27.9°C82.2°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.2°C81°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| December | 25.4°C77.7°F | 180 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kariba?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Kariba's warmest month is October at an average of 27.9°C / 82.2°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kariba?
Kariba, in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 19°C / 66.2°F in June to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 724 mm / 28.5 in, with the wettest month being January (186 mm / 7.3 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Kariba in October?
The average temperature in Kariba in October is 27.9°C / 82.2°F, with rainfall of about 10 mm / 0.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kariba?
The driest month in Kariba is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 19°C / 66.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Kariba?
The wettest month in Kariba is January, with approximately 186 mm / 7.3 in of average monthly rainfall.