When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?
In general the best time to visit Victoria Falls is probably April, May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are September, October, November, while the coldest months are May, June, July.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is September, October, November. Average maximum temperatures are up to +93°F in October and it has 16 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, March with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Victoria Falls in different months
This is the average weather in Victoria Falls for each month based on historic data:
In April, May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 28 sunny days in August and the temperature ranges from +55°F to +82°F.
March, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +93°F during October.
In January, February the weather is average. Expect around 39 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 194 mm in January.
Climate in Victoria Falls
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Victoria Falls for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Victoria Falls during the whole year:
The hottest month in Victoria Falls is October with average maximum temperature going up to +93°F. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +50°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Victoria Falls looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Victoria Falls is February with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 36%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Victoria Falls during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 28 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 21 rainy days and 194 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Victoria Falls:
What is the hottest month in Victoria Falls?
The hottest month in Victoria Falls is October with average maximum temperature of +93°F.
What is the coldest month in Victoria Falls?
The coldest month in Victoria Falls is June with minimum temperatures of +50°F.
Is Victoria Falls worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Victoria Falls could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Victoria Falls?
if you're looking to visit Victoria Falls when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Zimbabwe
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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.