Weather
Weather in Victoria Falls by month
The best time to visit is April–August, with average highs of 25–29°C and moderate rain. October is the warmest month (about 36°C by day) and July the coolest (9°C at night); January is the wettest (around 139 mm of rain) and July the driest.
Victoria Falls weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr★ | May★ | Jun★ | Jul★ | Aug★ | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 30° 19° | 30° 19° | 30° 18° | 29° 16° | 28° 12° | 26° 10° | 25° 9° | 29° 12° | 33° 16° | 36° 20° | 34° 21° | 31° 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 139 | 126 | 92 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 63 | 136 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Victoria Falls month by month
January
30°/ 19°Hot
139 mm · wetPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Hot and wet: around 30°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 139 mm of rain.
February
30°/ 19°Hot
126 mm · wetPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Hot and wet: around 30°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 126 mm of rain.
March
30°/ 18°Hot
92 mm · wetPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Hot and wet: around 30°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 92 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
April
29°/ 16°Warm
33 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 29°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 33 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
May
28°/ 12°Warm
2 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 28°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 2 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
26°/ 10°Warm
6 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 26°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 6 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
July
25°/ 9°Warm
0 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 25°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 0 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
August
29°/ 12°Warm
0 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 29°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 0 mm of rain.
September
33°/ 16°Hot
2 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 33°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 2 mm of rain.
- This month
October
36°/ 20°Hot
12 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 36°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 12 mm of rain.
November
34°/ 21°Hot
63 mm · some rainPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Good trips this month
Hot and some rain: around 34°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 63 mm of rain.
December
31°/ 20°Hot
136 mm · wetPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Hot and wet: around 31°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 136 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Victoria Falls
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?
What's the weather like in Victoria Falls in October?
Hot and dry: around 36°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 12 mm of rain. Pack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
When is the best time for boat trips in Victoria Falls?
What is the warmest month in Victoria Falls?
October: average highs of about 36°C and lows of 20°C.
Which month has the most rain in Victoria Falls?
How cold does Victoria Falls get?
In July, the coolest month, days average 25°C and nights 9°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Victoria Falls Helicopter Tour