Karema, Tanzania
Katavi · Tanzania
Karema is a small city in Katavi, Tanzania with a population of 12,630. Elevation: 2,549 ft (777 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Karema
Karema is a settlement in Tanzania, on the east shore of Lake Tanganyika, once the location of a White Fathers mission station.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,630 |
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.8205°, 30.4389° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Katavi |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.7 inches (957 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Karema
Karema is a small city in Tanzania (Katavi) with a population of 12,630. The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet (777 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Karema
Karema has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.1°C), the coldest is Jun (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 1310 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.8205°S, 30.4389°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
Karema has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Karema
11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mlangqla Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lake Tanganyika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karema Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapalamsenga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kafisha Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itunya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Itetemya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Isengule Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| KAREMA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| IKOLA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
Clinics in Karema
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Karema
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iku Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lugonesi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lwafi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moba Airport | BDV | Small Airport |
| Mpanda Airport | NPY | Small Airport |
| Sitalike Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Karema?
Karema has a population of 12,630 residents and is located in Tanzania..
What is the weather like in Karema?
Karema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches.
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