Zimbabwe · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Victoria Falls is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 175mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Victoria Falls is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 133mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Victoria Falls is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 83mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
April in Victoria Falls is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 20mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
May in Victoria Falls is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 2mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
June in Victoria Falls is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Victoria Falls is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Victoria Falls is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Victoria Falls is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (60°F). Expect roughly 1mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
October in Victoria Falls is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 36°C (96°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 11mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
November in Victoria Falls is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
December in Victoria Falls is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (67°F). Expect roughly 142mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket