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When is the Best Time to Visit Victoria Falls?
February to June is the best time, just after the summer rains, when you’ll see the world’s largest sheet of falling water flowing at its greatest.
Victoria Falls makes a fantastic year-round destination thanks to its mild winters, hot summers, and enviable location straddling Zambia and Zimbabwe. It will come as no surprise that a journey to Victoria Falls is a prominent feature on many of our Favourite Tours.
Month by Month Guide for Travelling to Victoria Falls:
Victoria Falls from January to March
January is the height of summer and its low-water season. It’s not the best time to see Victoria Falls, but the Mighty Zambezi River will begin to rise from the summer rain. It’s the perfect time for white-water rafting and enjoying Victoria Falls lodges.
February is the best time to see Victoria Falls if you want to view this 7th wonder of the world plummeting down into the canyons and gorges below.
Victoria Falls is twice the height and almost a kilometer wider than Niagara Falls, and the thunderous roar and iridescent rainbow is heard and seen from miles away. In March, the falls flow at full capacity.
February to June is the best time, just after the summer rains, when you’ll see the world’s largest sheet of falling water flowing at its greatest.
Victoria Falls makes a fantastic year-round destination thanks to its mild winters, hot summers, and enviable location straddling Zambia and Zimbabwe. It will come as no surprise that a journey to Victoria Falls is a prominent feature on many of our Favourite Tours.
Victoria Falls from April to June
The summer rainy season comes to an end in April and the mild winter starts. This is one of the best times of the year to enjoy Victoria Falls. Due to the spray and mist created by the Falls, it can still be difficult to see it in its entirety at ground level – it’s better seen from the skies in a helicopter or microlite.
May is the beginning of the dry winter season at Victoria Falls. This is considered the best time to go if you want to avoid the heat and rainfall and enjoy the mild, winter conditions.
The best time for a Victoria Falls holiday combined with a Chobe River safari is the winter period from June to August. Expect excellent game viewing, warm days, no rain, and plenty of water still thundering over the precipice.
Victoria Falls from July to September
July is the best time to visit Victoria Falls for the mild weather and great views of the Falls, even though the Zambezi is not as full during this dry season. July is also the month when the famous stellular rainbow makes its best appearance.
August is a dry month at Victoria Falls but a little warmer than the cooler month of July. August is also considered a great month for white-water rafting, and a swim in the iconic Devils Pool.
September is the beginning of spring. There is no rainfall, so weather conditions are sublime. September is one of the best times to visit Victoria Falls. The wildlife viewing is excellent inside the national parks like Chobe and Hwange.
Victoria Falls from October to December
October is the hottest month of the year. After no rain for the past few months the Zambezi starts to run low just before November.
In November, the green season starts, annual rains begin, and the landscape begins to transform into a lush green oasis. However, the volume of the falls will not recover until the rainy season progresses further. This is an ideal time for birding as the migratory bird species start arriving, marking the start of the birdwatching season.
River is low in December, so the falls are less dramatic than earlier in the year. With the start of summer rains, the vegetation gets full and greener. Birdwatching is superb in December.
Ready to Start Planning Your Visit to Victoria Falls?
Contact Craig on WhatsApp +27 82 091 7983|Email craig@southernafricantours.com or Bianca at +27 74 957 0355|Email bianca@southernafricantours.com to help you tailor a trip to Victoria Falls that’s right for you.
