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Victoria Falls
Visit in September — score 90/100 · avg high 101°F · 0 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#3September
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47 | 75° | 92° | 62° | 31 | 165 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 46 | 75° | 92° | 62° | 28 | 117 | 12.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 46 | 75° | 92° | 60° | 24 | 95 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 74 | 73° | 91° | 55° | 9 | 35 | 11.6h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 88 | 69° | 89° | 49° | 1 | 3 | 11.2h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 75 | 64° | 86° | 44° | 1 | 5 | 10.9h | High | Above avg |
| July | 79 | 63° | 86° | 43° | 0 | 0 | 11.0h | High | Average |
| August | 88 | 69° | 94° | 46° | 0 | 0 | 11.4h | High | Average |
| September | 90 | 77° | 101° | 52° | 0 | 1 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 85 | 83° | 104° | 61° | 2 | 10 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| November | 57 | 82° | 104° | 64° | 17 | 68 | 12.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 48 | 78° | 100° | 64° | 31 | 154 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 77/100
- High
- 103°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Rain days
- 7/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Victoria Falls (September, October, November) brings average highs of 103°F and lows of 59°F, with about 7 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 77/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 90/100.
Summer
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 95°F
- Low
- 63°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Victoria Falls (December, January, February) brings average highs of 95°F and lows of 63°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 48/100.
Fall
- Score
- 70/100
- High
- 91°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Victoria Falls (March, April, May) brings average highs of 91°F and lows of 55°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 70/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 88/100.
Winter
- Score
- 81/100
- High
- 89°F
- Low
- 44°F
- Rain days
- 0/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Victoria Falls (June, July, August) brings average highs of 89°F and lows of 44°F, with about 0 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 81/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 88/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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