If you plan to visit Victoria Falls in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +84°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 21 rainy days in the month and around 194 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
194 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Victoria Falls has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Victoria Falls in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Victoria Falls for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +63°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +79°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +79°F.
Is Victoria Falls warm or cold in January?
Victoria Falls is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +86°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +68°F to +68°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Victoria Falls:
Climate in Victoria Falls in January
Victoria Falls weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+84°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+59°F
+59°F
+59°F
Max. temperature
+102°F
+102°F
+100°F
Rainfall
157 mm
194 mm
148 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
71%
76%
76%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
3
Cloudy days
3
3
3
Rainy days
20
21
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December.It’s getting colder in January. From +86°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +84°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 157 mm to 194 mm.Humidity rises from 71% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Victoria Falls in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Victoria Falls is gradually decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Victoria Falls based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 90% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 289 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 47 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Victoria Falls, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Victoria Falls wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 194 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Victoria Falls?
This is the weather in Victoria Falls in January 2024:
1 January
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+74°F
2 January
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+72°F
3 January
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+81°F
4 January
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+78°F
5 January
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+81°F
6 January
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+81°F
7 January
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+81°F
8 January
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+73°F
9 January
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+80°F
10 January
🌧️
+83°F
11 January
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+81°F
12 January
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+84°F
13 January
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+83°F
14 January
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+82°F
15 January
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+80°F
16 January
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+85°F
17 January
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+82°F
18 January
🌧️
+76°F
19 January
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+80°F
20 January
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+79°F
21 January
🌧️
+76°F
22 January
🌧️
+80°F
23 January
🌧️
+76°F
24 January
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+72°F
25 January
🌧️
+77°F
26 January
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+73°F
27 January
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+79°F
28 January
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+85°F
29 January
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+87°F
30 January
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+87°F
31 January
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+79°F
In January 2024 Victoria Falls had 1 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Victoria Falls climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Victoria Falls in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+81°F) and the highest in 2024 (+88°F). The driest year was 2024 with only 352 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1062 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Victoria Falls in January:
Is January a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
It’s always a good time to visit Victoria Falls, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Victoria Falls in January?
January is warm in Victoria Falls. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Victoria Falls rainy in January?
Victoria Falls is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Victoria Falls in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Victoria Falls in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Zimbabwe
Check out the weather for other cities in Zimbabwe.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Victoria Falls, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
