When is the best time to go to Victoria Falls?

When is the best time to go to Victoria Falls? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Victoria Falls are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are September, October and November
  • Victoria Falls has dry periods in May, June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are June and July
  • The rainiest months are January and December


Annual weather in Victoria Falls

Infographic of the best times to visit Victoria Falls
Infographic of the best times to visit Victoria Falls ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Victoria Falls month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Victoria Falls for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls enjoys a steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Victoria Falls is 88°F (ranging from 79°F in july to 99°F in october). Annual rainfall is 44.6in, with a minimum of 0in in august and a maximum of 13in in january.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 74°F and it rains about 9.8in each month.
  • In march the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 99°F and you can expect to have 5.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From april to may the climate is very good. In average, on the morning it is 63°F and it rains in may about 0.1in.
  • Between june and july the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 79°F°C and it rains about 0in each month.
  • From august to september the climate is very good. The record temperature this month is 108°F and, in september, 0 days of rain are expected.
  • Between october and november the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 95°F in average and it rains in november about 3.5in.
  • In december the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 90°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 10.9in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Victoria Falls

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Victoria Falls: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Victoria Falls

Find out when Victoria Falls has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Victoria Falls

  • Very low season in Victoria Falls
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Victoria Falls
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, June and July.
  • High season in Victoria Falls
    The number of visitors to Victoria Falls is high in: August, September and November.
  • Peak season in Victoria Falls
    The largest number of tourists visiting Victoria Falls is during: October and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Victoria Falls month by month



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