Month guide · Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls in August
What August 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
August is one of the best months to visit Victoria Falls. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Warm days, excellent game viewing and falling water; full-day rafting and Devil's Pool usually reopen.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 10th-warmest month in Victoria Falls: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (25°C (77°F)), August is warmer; by September highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:36
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:06
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
Summer (rains) (December–February). Hot with afternoon storms, green landscapes and rising water; lower prices and fewer visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Victoria Falls, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Livingstone riverfront (Zambia)
Knife-Edge Bridge (Zambia side)
Inside the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park entrance on the Zambian side, a footbridge crosses a narrow ridge facing the Eastern Cataract and the Boiling Pot, deep in the spray at high water.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Nature
- Photo spot
Experience · Upper Zambezi riverfront
Upper Zambezi canoeing
Go in the morning, when the river is calm and wildlife is active, and follow the guide's line around hippos.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
Experience · Upper Zambezi riverfront
Zambezi sunset cruise
Boats sail the calm upper Zambezi above the falls in the late afternoon, passing islands where hippos, crocodiles, elephants and many birds are often seen, with drinks and snacks on board as the sun sets over the river.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Couples
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
Nature · Upper Zambezi riverfront
The Big Tree
Stop on the way to a sunset cruise jetty; keep alert for elephants and buffalo nearby.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 9°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
It is one of the best months to visit Victoria Falls. Warm days, excellent game viewing and falling water; full-day rafting and Devil's Pool usually reopen.
+How warm is Victoria Falls in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Victoria Falls in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.