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Victoria Falls weather in October (Zimbabwe)

How is the weather in Victoria Falls in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Victoria Falls generally has very high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 36°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 21°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Victoria Falls in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 3 days.

The city usually sees around 280 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April, May, June, July and August typically offer 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 36°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 42% *  
SunshineSunshine 280 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Livingstone, Zambia (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Zimbabwe in October

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

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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 Victoria Falls in October?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Camping
10/10

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