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Victoria Falls in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Victoria Falls in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Victoria Falls, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Victoria Falls in October 2025

Good Weather
Hot
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Victoria Falls in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +93°F and approximately 16 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 16 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the hottest month of the year in Victoria Falls;

Average weather

☀️
+93°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+106°F
Max.
16 mm
Total precipitation
40%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
16 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Victoria Falls has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Victoria Falls in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Victoria Falls for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +100°F during the day to a minimum of +63°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +97°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +97°F to +88°F.

Is Victoria Falls warm or cold in October?

Victoria Falls is typically hot in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +90°F to +93°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +68°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

October is the hottest month in Victoria Falls, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Victoria Falls in October

Victoria Falls weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+90°F+93°F+90°F
Min. temperature
+48°F+55°F+57°F
Max. temperature
+102°F+106°F+104°F
Rainfall
1 mm16 mm78 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
36%40%56%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
25165
Cloudy days
466
Rainy days
1715
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +90°F to +93°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 16 mm. Humidity rises from 36% to 40%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 25 sunny days in September to 16 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Victoria Falls in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Victoria Falls is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Victoria Falls based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 October in Victoria Falls?

This is the weather in Victoria Falls in October 2024:
1 October
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+97°F
2 October
☀️
+93°F
3 October
☀️
+90°F
4 October
☀️
+91°F
5 October
☀️
+94°F
6 October
☀️
+96°F
7 October
☀️
+99°F
8 October
☀️
+100°F
9 October
☀️
+101°F
10 October
☀️
+101°F
11 October
☀️
+99°F
12 October
☀️
+99°F
13 October
☁️
+100°F
14 October
☁️
+97°F
15 October
☀️
+90°F
16 October
☁️
+94°F
17 October
☀️
+98°F
18 October
☀️
+92°F
19 October
☀️
+92°F
20 October
☀️
+90°F
21 October
☀️
+93°F
22 October
☀️
+98°F
23 October
☀️
+99°F
24 October
☀️
+101°F
25 October
☀️
+101°F
26 October
☀️
+100°F
27 October
☀️
+100°F
28 October
☀️
+100°F
29 October
☀️
+96°F
30 October
☁️
+85°F
31 October
🌧️
+87°F
In October 2024 Victoria Falls had 26 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +97°F, with an absolute maximum of +100°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 39%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 9%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Victoria Falls climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Victoria Falls in October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Victoria Falls?

October is a really good time to go to Victoria Falls. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Victoria Falls.

Can you sunbathe in Victoria Falls in October?

Absolutely, October is hot in Victoria Falls. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Victoria Falls rainy in October?

Victoria Falls is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Victoria Falls in October?

The amount of sunny days in Victoria Falls during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Zimbabwe

Check out the weather for other cities in Zimbabwe.

Monthly weather in Victoria Falls

Source of the data

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.