Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba is a reservoir located in Kariba, Zimbabwe. It sits at an elevation of 485 meters and covers an area of 5400 km2 with a length of 220000 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Zimbabwe.
Planning a visit
The months from May to September experience little to no rain and daily highs ranging from 23 °C to 29 °C with lows between 18 °C and 23 °C, making them suitable for a dry visit. January through March bring heavier rainfall, with 158 mm to 242 mm of rain across 14 to 23 days per month and daily highs of 28 °C.
The nearest airport is Kariba Airport, located 103 km away. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is 181 km away. The sight is located 340 km from the capital, Harare.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is January, with about 242 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 242 | 222 | 158 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 67 | 179 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
