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Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls · Zambia · Livingstone

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 13:35 (UTC+2).

Best time to go
Aug–Nov, or Feb–May for full flow
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
LVI · Livingstone

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High20 to 40°C68 to 104°F Rain0 to 240mm0 to 9.4in

February · high 83°F · rain 6.2in · 12.7h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Livingstone, this page’s gateway

Victoria Falls month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January28°C82°F228mm9.0in13.1h13.1h
February28°C83°F158mm6.2in12.7h12.7hin the recommended window
March29°C85°F53mm2.1in12.2h12.2hin the recommended window
April29°C84°F18mm0.7in11.7h11.7hin the recommended window
May28°C82°F0mm0.0in11.3h11.3hin the recommended window
June25°C78°F0mm0.0in11.1h11.1h
July25°C77°F0mm0.0in11.2h11.2h
August30°C85°F0mm0.0in11.5h11.5hin the recommended window
September33°C92°F0mm0.0in12.0h12.0hin the recommended window
October36°C97°F4mm0.2in12.5h12.5hin the recommended window
November35°C94°F55mm2.2in13.0h13.0hin the recommended window
December31°C88°F180mm7.1in13.2h13.2h

Good to know

Currency
ZMWZambian Kwacha
Language
English
Plug
C, G · 230 V
Driving
on the left

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

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 mid-range.

What sort of trip is Victoria Falls good for?

Victoria Falls is good for moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water.

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