Victoria Falls Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Victoria Falls vary. From a high of 320 hours in August, to a low of 200 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3178 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 10.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Victoria Falls vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Victoria Falls enjoys an average of 3178 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Victoria Falls

January, Victoria Falls’s wettest month, receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Victoria Falls Precipitation page.