Best time to visit Victoria Falls

Q: When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?

The best time to visit Victoria Falls is May and July based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Victoria Falls?

The hottest time of year in Victoria Falls is normally October. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 34°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Victoria Falls?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Victoria Falls with 171mm on average. There are normally 15 days in January with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Victoria Falls?

The sunniest time of year in Victoria Falls is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 89% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?

The best time to visit Victoria Falls is May and July based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Apr
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May
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Jun
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34
Oct
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Nov
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Jun
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Aug
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Oct
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in Victoria Falls?

The hottest time of year in Victoria Falls is normally October. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 34°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Victoria Falls?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Victoria Falls with 171mm on average. There are normally 15 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Victoria Falls?

The sunniest time of year in Victoria Falls is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 89% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.