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Kariba — VanSky 85 (Ideal)

Town · Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe

18° Cloudy
VanSky
85
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7 Worse later this week
Feels like
19°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
86%
UV
—
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06:33 / 17:48

VanSky index for Kariba, Zimbabwe — 85 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Kariba, Zimbabwe — VanSky 85 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #23 of 36 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
81
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10h
Driving
100
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 28)
Condensation
Medium
86%
Humidity level • Dew point 15.5°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
37 AQI
PM2.5: 21.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
26°
night
17°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
25°
night
17°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
26°
night
16°
solar
2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 90
comfort
Su
19.07
day
27°
night
17°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 90
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
28°
night
17°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 84
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
28°
night
17°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 85
comfort
We
22.07
day
30°
night
17°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 78
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.9h
sunny 10h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (16.7°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (25.9°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

37
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
37
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
21.1
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Zimbabwe

Kariba ranks 10 of 36 cities. Country average VanSky — 86.

Best
1
Masvingo
94 2
Kadoma
94 3
Gokwe
94 4
Redcliff
93 5
Karoi
93
Harshest
Zvishavane
79
Marondera
79
Shamva
78
Chivhu
76
Bindura
74
All 36 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kariba?
The weekly VanSky index for Kariba is 85 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Kariba?
Solar panel output data for Kariba is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Kariba?
The index for Kariba is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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