Kariba — VanSky 34 (Challenging)

Town · Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe

32° Partly cloudy

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 0 of 7 Worse later this week

Feels like

32°C

Wind

17 km/h

Precip

Humidity

36%

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VanSky index for Kariba, Zimbabwe — 34 out of 100 (Challenging). 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 34 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #36 of 36 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 37°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

25°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.7 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 12h

Driving

100

17 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 33)

Condensation

Low

36%

Humidity level • Dew point 15°C comfortable

Awning

Safe

33 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

34 AQI

PM2.5: 13.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

14.10

day

37°

night

25°

solar

2.7 kWh

wind

17 km/h

gusts 33 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

15.10

day

37°

night

27°

solar

3 kWh

wind

21 km/h

gusts 40 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

16.10

day

36°

night

25°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

18 km/h

gusts 34 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

17.10

day

36°

night

25°

solar

2.8 kWh

wind

19 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

18.10

day

38°

night

27°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

20 km/h

gusts 40 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

19.10

day

40°

night

26°

solar

3.2 kWh

wind

19 km/h

gusts 37 км/ч

VanSky 25

comfort

20.10

day

39°

night

28°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 30 км/ч

VanSky 35

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

6.8h

sunny 12h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
Extreme heat (37°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Fair

Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.

PM2.5

13.2

μg/m³

Fair

Dust

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 36 of 36 cities. Country average VanSky — 66.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kariba?

The weekly VanSky index for Kariba is 34 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.