Victoria Falls by month at a glance

Average weather, water levels and daily temperatures to expect in Victoria Falls by month of the year.

Victoria Falls in January
Weather: Summer rains are typically afternoon rain with thunderstorms making for hot, humid days
Temperatures: average highs 29–31 °C (84–88 °F)
Victoria Falls: increasing water flow makes the Falls swell and the mist cloud increase.

Victoria Falls in February
Weather: Summer rainfall continues with afternoon rain and thunderstorms bringing relief from the heat
Temperatures: average highs 29–31 °C (84–88 °F)
Victoria Falls: The falls are rising with increasing mist and cloud making beautiful rainbows in the sunshine.

Victoria Falls in March
Weather: Less rainfall with warm days and cooler nights
Temperatures: Average highs 28–30 °C (82–86 °F).
Victoria Falls approaches peak flow. The mist can be very dense and guests can get very wet. The rainforest is lush and green.

Victoria Falls in April
Weather: The rainy season comes to an end bringing warm days and pleasantly warm evenings.
Temperature: averaging 28–30 °C (82–86 °F).
Victoria Falls: This typically is peak flow month for Victoria Falls. Rain macs, waterproof shoes and good cover for cameras are essential!

Victoria Falls in May
Weather: It starts to cool as it transitions into dry season.
Temperatures: There is a greater range of temperatures with cooler evenings and average daytime temps 27°C to 28°C (81°F–82°F).
Victoria Falls: Water levels start to drop making for less mist and great visibility.

Victoria Falls in June
Weather: Expect mild days and cool nights. No rainfall expected
Temperatures: Daytime: 25–29 °C (77–85 °F. Evenings can cool to to 7 °C (45 °F).
Victoria Falls: Good flow with less spray. A great time for full view photos

Victoria Falls in July
Weather: This is the coldest month of the year in Vic Falls. No rainfall is expected and skies are clear and sunny
Temperatures: Daytime highs average 25 °C (77 °F), nights as low as 6 °C (43 °F).
Victoria Falls: Water levels are dropping so guests can expect clear views of the rock face and the falling water.

Victoria Falls in August
Weather: The days start to warm but nights can still be cool. No rainfall expected.
Temperatures: Average daytime highs 28–30 °C (82–86 °F)
Victoria Falls: The flow of water continues to decrease and the dramatic basalt rock face is revealed as the Falls changeover into a series of individual waterfalls.

Victoria Falls in September
Weather: Temperatures start to increase with speed! No rain expected.
Temperatures: Average daily highs around 34 °C (94 °F).
Victoria Falls: Water levels can be low but generally water still flows on both sides of the gorge. The exposed basalt rock face creates a vivid contrast with the remaining flows of water.

Victoria Falls in October
Weather: October is the hottest month of the year as it builds towards rainy season. Rains may come at the end of October.
Temperatures: Average daily highs 36–37 °C (97–99 °F) and occasionally rising 40 °C (104 °F) and above
Victoria Falls: This is when the Falls start to unveil the basalt geology of the gorge as the waterflow reduces. Some sections of cliff face become dry and the remaining flow split off into many distinct streams.

Victoria Falls in November:
Weather: November is hot. Rainfall if it has arrived reduces the heat.
Temperatures: Average daily highs around 33 °C (91 °F).
Victoria Falls: The Zambezi River is at its lowest and the Falls can be reduced to a dribble on the Zambian side, although they continue to flow on the Zimbabwe side.

Victoria Falls in December
Weather: Expect warm days and regular afternoon rains.
Temperatures: Average daily highs 31 °C (88 °F).
Victoria Falls: The vegetation around the Falls starts to thicken and green and makes a lush backdrop .Water flows are low but growing as rainfall on the Upper Zambezi feeds the catchment area.

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