Month guide · Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls in February
What February is really like in Victoria Falls: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Wet season with rapidly rising water; the falls are becoming powerful and the spray builds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 6th-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 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 28 days. Compared with January (30°C (86°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:51
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
Winter (dry) (June–August). Cool, dry and sunny, with strong flow, clearer views and good game viewing; the busiest and highest-priced season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Victoria Falls, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Experience · Livingstone riverfront (Zambia)
Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island
Trips run only in the low-water season and are weather dependent; at other times the island tour visits the lip of the falls without swimming.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
Nature · Upper Zambezi riverfront
The Big Tree
A giant, centuries-old baobab stands beside Zambezi Drive a few kilometres upstream of town, once a meeting point for early traders and settlers crossing the river.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Kids
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Nature · Upper Zambezi riverfront
Zambezi National Park
Book an early-morning drive, when animals are most active and the light is soft.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 18°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Victoria Falls in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet season with rapidly rising water; the falls are becoming powerful and the spray builds.
+How warm is Victoria Falls in February?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Victoria Falls in February?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.