Best time to visit Victoria Falls

Go inApril–August

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The Zimbabwe side has the most viewpoints.

Victoria Falls month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	29°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Mixed	29°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	Peak flow
March	Good	29°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Peak flow
April	Great	29°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Peak flow
May	Great	27°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Peak flow
June	Great	25°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Hwange game viewing
July	Great	25°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Hwange game viewing
August	Great	28°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Hwange game viewing
September	Good	32°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Hwange game viewing
October	Good	34°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Hwange game viewing
November	Mixed	32°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Mixed	30°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Victoria Falls are usually cheapest in October–January. The catch: highs reach 34°C in October.
Crowds and prices peak in May and July–August, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in December–February.

Locals call the falls Mosi-oa-Tunya, ‘the smoke that thunders’.

When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?

The best time to visit Victoria Falls is April–August. The Zimbabwe side has the most viewpoints.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Victoria Falls?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–January, when demand is lowest.

When is Victoria Falls busiest?

Victoria Falls is busiest in May and July–August.

What is the weather like in Victoria Falls?

October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C, and June the coolest at 25°C. The wettest period is November–March.