Victoria Falls Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Victoria Falls, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C (97°F) in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C (79°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in October to 10°C (50°F) in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Victoria Falls receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 772 mm (30 in) annually. Victoria Falls can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 203 mm (8 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Victoria Falls Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Victoria Falls.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 77%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 35%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year