Victoria Falls
The widest sheet of falling water on the planet, a bridge over the gorge for anyone brave enough, and a swimming pool at the very edge of the drop.
The best time to visit Victoria Falls is Aug–Nov, or Feb–May for full flow, when typical daytime highs reach about 35°C (94°F). Local time there is 20:49 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
February · high 28°C · rain 158mm · 12.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Livingstone, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 228mm9.0in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| February | 28°C83°F | 158mm6.2in | 12.7h12.7h | in the recommended window |
| March | 29°C85°F | 53mm2.1in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| April | 29°C84°F | 18mm0.7in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| May | 28°C82°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| June | 25°C78°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| July | 25°C77°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.2h11.2h | |
| August | 30°C85°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| September | 33°C92°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 36°C97°F | 4mm0.2in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| November | 35°C94°F | 55mm2.2in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| December | 31°C88°F | 180mm7.1in | 13.2h13.2h |
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When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?
The best time to visit Victoria Falls is Aug–Nov, or Feb–May for full flow, when typical daytime highs reach about 35°C (94°F).
How warm does Victoria Falls get?
Typical daytime highs in Victoria Falls are Mar–May 29°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (80°F), Sep–Nov 35°C (94°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (84°F).
Is Victoria Falls expensive?
On the ground, Victoria Falls is middling.
What sort of trip is Victoria Falls good for?
Victoria Falls is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Victoria Falls?
The wettest month in Victoria Falls is January at 228mm (9.0in), the driest May at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 58mm (2.3in).
What plug do I need for Victoria Falls?
Victoria Falls uses type C, G sockets at 230 V.
