Kariba
City in Zimbabwe
Kariba is a city in Zimbabwe with a population of 24,210 as of 2002. Located 279 km from Harare, the city draws visitors with local sights including Lake Kariba and Kariba Dam.
What to see
Visitors to Kariba can explore Lake Kariba and Kariba Dam.
When to go
June and July are the coolest months with daily highs of 25 °C and lows of 15 °C to 16 °C, and nearly no rain. September and October are the hottest months with daily highs reaching 32 °C to 34 °C and lows of 20 °C to 24 °C. January sees the highest rainfall with 218 mm across about 23 days, while August has no rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Kariba Airport, located 9 km away. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka serves as a hub at a distance of 139 km.
Top sights in Kariba
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is January, with about 218 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 218 | 171 | 94 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 74 | 166 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kariba (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.