Kariba weather in November
In November, Kariba sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 78 mm of rain across 10 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 35°C in the first days to 32°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time in November, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of November to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Kariba's 8th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kariba's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- 10 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 5:27 AM – 6:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.62 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Kariba is town in Mashonaland West province, Zimbabwe, located close to the Kariba Dam.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 35°C in the first days to 32°C by the end.
A typical November day in Kariba reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 1°C cooler than October and about 3°C warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 25 |
| 2 | 35 | 25 |
| 3 | 35 | 25 |
| 4 | 35 | 25 |
| 5 | 35 | 25 |
| 6 | 35 | 25 |
| 7 | 34 | 25 |
| 8 | 34 | 25 |
| 9 | 34 | 25 |
| 10 | 34 | 25 |
| 11 | 34 | 25 |
| 12 | 34 | 25 |
| 13 | 34 | 25 |
| 14 | 34 | 25 |
| 15 | 34 | 25 |
| 16 | 34 | 25 |
| 17 | 33 | 25 |
| 18 | 33 | 25 |
| 19 | 33 | 25 |
| 20 | 33 | 25 |
| 21 | 33 | 25 |
| 22 | 33 | 25 |
| 23 | 33 | 25 |
| 24 | 32 | 25 |
| 25 | 32 | 25 |
| 26 | 32 | 24 |
| 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 28 | 32 | 24 |
| 29 | 32 | 24 |
| 30 | 32 | 24 |
How November really feels in Kariba
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kariba weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 24° | 273 | 22.1 | 12.9 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 30° / 23° | 209 | 19.2 | 12.6 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 30° / 23° | 135 | 15.8 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 29° / 21° | 37 | 5.7 | 11.6 | 6.2 |
| May | 28° / 18° | 3 | 0.6 | 11.2 | 8.0 |
| Jun | 26° / 16° | 1 | 0.2 | 11 | 9.0 |
| Jul | 26° / 15° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.1 | 9.1 |
| Aug | 28° / 17° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 8.1 |
| Sep | 32° / 21° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 34° / 24° | 12 | 1.8 | 12.4 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 33° / 25° | 78 | 10 | 12.8 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 31° / 24° | 218 | 20.3 | 13 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 44%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 76 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 56 | 53 | 52 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 43 | 44 | 47 | 48 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 24 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 74 | 26 |
| 4 | 73 | 27 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 66 | 34 |
| 10 | 64 | 36 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 57 | 43 |
| 15 | 56 | 44 |
| 16 | 53 | 47 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 43 | 57 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 42 | 58 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Kariba gets around 78 mm of rain over 10 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 33% and peaks near 51% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 19 |
| 8 | 20 |
| 9 | 22 |
| 10 | 23 |
| 11 | 25 |
| 12 | 27 |
| 13 | 28 |
| 14 | 30 |
| 15 | 32 |
| 16 | 34 |
| 17 | 36 |
| 18 | 38 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 42 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 45 |
| 23 | 46 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 48 |
| 26 | 48 |
| 27 | 49 |
| 28 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 |
| 30 | 51 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the muggy band about 34% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 45% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 40 | 32 | 13 | 0 |
| 2 | 14 | 39 | 33 | 14 | 0 |
| 3 | 14 | 38 | 33 | 15 | 1 |
| 4 | 13 | 36 | 33 | 17 | 1 |
| 5 | 13 | 34 | 33 | 18 | 1 |
| 6 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 20 | 2 |
| 7 | 12 | 31 | 33 | 21 | 2 |
| 8 | 11 | 29 | 33 | 23 | 3 |
| 9 | 11 | 27 | 34 | 25 | 4 |
| 10 | 10 | 25 | 34 | 26 | 4 |
| 11 | 10 | 24 | 34 | 28 | 5 |
| 12 | 9 | 22 | 34 | 30 | 6 |
| 13 | 8 | 21 | 34 | 31 | 6 |
| 14 | 7 | 19 | 33 | 33 | 7 |
| 15 | 6 | 18 | 33 | 35 | 8 |
| 16 | 5 | 16 | 32 | 37 | 10 |
| 17 | 5 | 15 | 31 | 38 | 11 |
| 18 | 4 | 14 | 30 | 40 | 12 |
| 19 | 3 | 13 | 29 | 42 | 13 |
| 20 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 43 | 15 |
| 21 | 2 | 11 | 27 | 44 | 16 |
| 22 | 1 | 10 | 26 | 45 | 17 |
| 23 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 46 | 18 |
| 24 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 47 | 20 |
| 25 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 47 | 21 |
| 26 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 47 | 22 |
| 27 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 47 | 24 |
| 28 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 47 | 25 |
| 29 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 47 | 26 |
| 30 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 47 | 28 |
Wind in November
Winds average 10 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 min at the start of November to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:30 AM to 5:27 AM, and sunset from 6:07 PM to 6:21 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 5:30 | 6:07 |
| 2 | 12.6 | 5:30 | 6:07 |
| 3 | 12.6 | 5:29 | 6:07 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 5:29 | 6:08 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:29 | 6:08 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:28 | 6:09 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 5:28 | 6:09 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 5:28 | 6:10 |
| 9 | 12.7 | 5:28 | 6:10 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 5:27 | 6:11 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 5:27 | 6:11 |
| 12 | 12.7 | 5:27 | 6:12 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:27 | 6:12 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:27 | 6:13 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 5:27 | 6:13 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 5:27 | 6:14 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 5:26 | 6:14 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 5:26 | 6:15 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 5:26 | 6:15 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 5:26 | 6:16 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 5:26 | 6:16 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 5:26 | 6:17 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:26 | 6:17 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:26 | 6:18 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 5:26 | 6:19 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:26 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 5:27 | 6:20 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 5:27 | 6:20 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 5:27 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 5:27 | 6:21 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 6.62 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.56 kWh/m² to a high of 7.13 kWh/m² in October across the year — November's 6.62 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Kariba
None of Kariba's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Kariba's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Kariba?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kariba. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kariba in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Kariba sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Kariba in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kariba peaks around January 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kariba in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kariba is worst in September — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.7× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 11 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 23 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Kariba?
Kariba sits at 16.5°S, 28.8°E, 679 m above sea level, in Zimbabwe. The nearest listed city is Siavonga, 10 km away.
Topography around Kariba
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kariba.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kariba has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 492 m around an average of 558 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 616 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,165 m.
The land around Kariba is covered by shrubs (52%) and trees (25%) within 3 km, water (41%) and shrubs (39%) within 16 km, and shrubs (53%) within 80 km.
Zimbabwe travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 56% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,021
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 25%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 6.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 41.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kariba (-16.5167°, 28.8°, elevation 679 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).