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Victoria Falls Climate by Month

Temperatures in Victoria Falls experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend to be warm. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Victoria Falls, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 10°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Victoria Falls receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 772 mm annually. Victoria Falls can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 203 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.2 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Victoria Falls experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 10.7 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 6.7 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Livingstone, Zambia (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Livingstone, Zambia (9 KM, 6 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Victoria Falls?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
  • Does Victoria Falls have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Victoria Falls?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Victoria Falls?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Victoria Falls?
    January tops the wettest month list with 203 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Victoria Falls?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Victoria Falls?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Victoria Falls

    Wed   Dec 11
    38°C | 21°C
    E 14 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    39°C | 21°C
    E 14 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    39°C | 22°C
    NW 22 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain