Best time to visit Kariba

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When is the best time to visit Kariba?

The best time to visit Kariba is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Kariba31
    Jan
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Kariba31
    Feb
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Kariba31
    Mar
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Kariba31
    Apr
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Kariba29
    May
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Kariba27
    Jun
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Kariba27
    Jul
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Kariba29
    Aug
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Kariba33
    Sep
  • 35°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Kariba35
    Oct
  • 34°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Kariba34
    Nov
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Kariba32
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Kariba?

The hottest time of year in Kariba is normally October. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 35°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Kariba?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Kariba with 195mm on average. There are normally 16 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kariba?

The sunniest time of year in Kariba is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 86% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Zimbabwe (Kariba) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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