Victoria Falls month by month

The best time to visit Victoria Falls

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Victoria Falls is May · April · June: 26° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	30° / 20°	Low	$$	Fair
February	29° / 19°	Low	$	Fair
March	29° / 18°	Moderate	$$	Great
April	28° / 16°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
May	26° / 12°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
June	23° / 9°	Moderate	$$	Great
July	23° / 8°	Moderate	$$	Great
August	26° / 10°	High	$$	Great
September	30° / 14°	Moderate	$$	Great
October	33° / 18°	Moderate	$$	Fair
November	32° / 20°	Moderate	$$	Fair
December	31° / 20°	Moderate	$$	Fair

Best months May April June July

The year in Victoria Falls

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Victoria Falls.

Spring Great

Sep–Nov · highs around 32°C · Low water reveals Devil's Pool access

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Summer Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 30°C · Rains return, water levels slowly rise

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

Autumn Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 28°C · Falls at maximum, Independence Day festivities

Mar ·Apr ·May

Winter Great

Jun–Aug · highs around 24°C · Dry season, water levels start dropping

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

April ·May

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

February ·January

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

February ·January

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

March ·April ·May

Practical basics

Region: Africa
Local currency: USD
Hemisphere: Southern (summer in Dec–Feb)
Yearly range: 8° – 33°
Strongest months: May, April, June
Good for: adventure · nature · wildlife

Events in Victoria Falls

Mar–Apr–May Peak Falls Flow — Runoff from the rainy season sends the Zambezi over the falls at maximum volume.
Apr Zimbabwe Independence Day — Parades and fireworks on April 18 mark independence from British rule.
Sep–Oct–Nov–Dec Devil's Pool Season — Low water exposes the rock lip where swimmers perch at the edge of the falls.
Nov Victoria Falls Carnival — A weekend of live music and DJs draws crowds to the riverside town.

Every month in Victoria Falls

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Victoria Falls in January 30° · $$ Fair Victoria Falls in February 29° · $ Fair Victoria Falls in March 29° · $$ Great Victoria Falls in April 28° · $$ Ideal Victoria Falls in May 26° · $$ Ideal Victoria Falls in June 23° · $$ Great Victoria Falls in July 23° · $$ Great Victoria Falls in August 26° · $$ Great Victoria Falls in September 30° · $$ Great Victoria Falls in October 33° · $$ Fair Victoria Falls in November 32° · $$ Fair Victoria Falls in December 31° · $$ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Victoria Falls?

What is the cheapest time to visit Victoria Falls?

February — Prices run low season this month: some of the best deals of the year. Save 33%.

When should you avoid Victoria Falls?

No major festivals fall in Victoria Falls, so the destination feels like its everyday self.

What is the weather like in Victoria Falls?

Average highs sit around 33°C with lows near 8°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.