When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?

The most comfortable stretch is May to August, when average highs run 77 to 85 degrees F with 0 to 0 rainy days a month. October is the hottest month at 96 degrees F on average, and June the coolest at 77 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Victoria Falls?

January, with roughly 22 days of rain. The driest is May, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Victoria Falls?

July averages 78 degrees F by day and 51 degrees F at night, and January averages 82 degrees F and 67 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Victoria Falls?

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Victoria Falls: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Where to stay in Victoria Falls

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Best time to visit Victoria Falls

The most comfortable months in Victoria Falls are May to August, with average daytime highs of 77 to 85°F and 0 to 0 rainy days a month. October is the hottest month, averaging 96°F, and June the coolest at 77°F. January sees the most rain, around 22 days, while May is the driest with about 0.

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Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Victoria Falls: common questions

When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?: The most comfortable stretch is May to August, when average highs run 77 to 85°F with 0 to 0 rainy days a month. October is the hottest month at 96°F on average, and June the coolest at 77°F.
What is the rainiest month in Victoria Falls?: January, with roughly 22 days of rain. The driest is May, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Victoria Falls?: July averages 78°F by day and 51°F at night, and January averages 82°F and 67°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Victoria Falls?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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