Victoria Falls weather in December (Zimbabwe)

What weather conditions can you expect in Victoria Falls this December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, Victoria Falls typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 31°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 20°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Victoria Falls in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 210 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Victoria Falls climate page with graphs.

 

Victoria Falls, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Zimbabwe in December

Find out more about the weather in Zimbabwe and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Victoria Falls.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Zimbabwe? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Zimbabwe. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.