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Kariba — VanSky 58 (Acceptable)

Town · Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe

30° Partly cloudy
VanSky
58
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 2 of 7
Feels like
28°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
32%
UV
—
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06:12 / 17:58

VanSky index for Kariba, Zimbabwe — 58 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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 58 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #36 of 36 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 31°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
19°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.6h
Driving
100
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 36)
Condensation
Low
32%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.2°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
36 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
40 AQI
PM2.5: 23.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
31°
night
19°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
33°
night
20°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
33°
night
22°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
We
02.09
day
33°
night
21°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Th
03.09
day
33°
night
23°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 74
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
35°
night
22°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
34°
night
23°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.1h
sunny 11.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 36 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (19.3°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

40
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
40
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
23.8
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 33 of 36 cities. Country average VanSky — 90.

Best
1
Gokwe
97 2
Rusape
95 3
Harare
94 4
Chitungwiza
94 5
Epworth
94
Harshest
Mashava
84
Kariba you are here
81
Victoria Falls
79
Beitbridge
78
Chiredzi
58
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 58 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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