Best Time to Visit Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Victoria Falls are May, June and July, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Victoria Falls sees its warmest weather in October, when daytime highs average around 36°C, and its coolest in July (around 26°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 646mm — January is typically the wettest month (~175mm) and July the driest (~0mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from December to February — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 19°C | 175mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 31° / 19°C | 133mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 31° / 18°C | 83mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 31° / 15°C | 20mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 29° / 11°C | 2mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 27° / 8°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 26° / 8°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 30° / 11°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 34° / 15°C | 1mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 36° / 19°C | 11mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 34° / 20°C | 78mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 32° / 20°C | 142mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Victoria Falls are May, June and July, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Victoria Falls?
- October is typically the hottest month in Victoria Falls, with average daytime highs around 36°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Victoria Falls?
- January is usually the wettest month, with around 175mm of precipitation.