Month guide · Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls in April
What April is really like in Victoria Falls: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: SpringbokSam, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Peak flow: the most dramatic thundering water and spray, with drenching on the rainforest path; rafting is limited.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 8th-warmest month in Victoria Falls: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with March (30°C (86°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:26
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:07
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Spring (low water) (September–November). Hot and dry with low water, the best rafting and Devil's Pool, and thinner falls, especially on the Zambian side.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Lunar rainbows around the full moon (high-water months)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Victoria Falls Hotel and the bridge
Victoria Falls Bridge
Completed in 1905 as part of Cecil Rhodes's planned Cape-to-Cairo railway, the steel arch bridge spans the Batoka Gorge between Zimbabwe and Zambia, about 128 metres above the river.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Active
- Architecture
Experience · Victoria Falls town centre
Helicopter 'Flight of Angels'
Fly at high water for the biggest spray cloud, or in the dry season for the clearest view of the gorges.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours including transfers
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Iconic
Experience · Batoka Gorge
White-water rafting in the Batoka Gorge
Rafting trips run the rapids of the Batoka Gorge below the falls, with a steep hike down into the gorge and back out at the end.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Architecture · Victoria Falls Hotel and the bridge
Victoria Falls Hotel and Stanley's Terrace
Come for high tea in the late afternoon and walk down the garden path to the bridge view afterwards.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Couples
- Views
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 14°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Victoria Falls in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak flow: the most dramatic thundering water and spray, with drenching on the rainforest path; rafting is limited.
+How warm is Victoria Falls in April?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Victoria Falls in April?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.