When to go · Kariba
Kariba in October
Great month. Inside Kariba's best window: May–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- Zimbabwe overall
- Prices
- High
- Zimbabwe overall
Verdict
Inside Kariba's best window: May–Oct.
Is another month better than October?
No other month rates higher than October for Kariba in this guide.
Weather in October
- KaribaHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 4 days
- Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe · Mana Pools, Lower Zambezi side, Karibahot
Low-lying and very hot in October (40 °C (104 °F)+). Mana Pools closes to most camps from about November to March.Low-lying and very hot in October (104 °F (40 °C)+). Mana Pools closes to most camps from about November to March.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zimbabwe overall
- Medium
- Prices · Zimbabwe overall
- High
Zimbabwe overall: Hottest month; falls lowest (Zambian side may be almost dry), Zimbabwe side still flows.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kariba, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Oct: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 4
May: 3 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: Inside Kariba's best window: May–Oct.
May: Inside Kariba's best window: May–Oct.
Kariba: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen