Month guide · Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls in July
What July 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
July is one of the best months to visit Victoria Falls. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Cool and dry, with clear views of the falls and peak-season crowds from northern-hemisphere holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the coolest month in Victoria Falls: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (25°C (77°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:48
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 17:57
- Daylight
- About 11.1 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Victoria Falls, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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Nature · Upper Zambezi riverfront
Zambezi National Park
Starting just upstream of town, this national park runs along the Zambezi and inland into mopane woodland.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 6°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
One of the best months to visit Victoria Falls. The other best months are May–June and August. Compare every month.
Victoria Falls in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
It is one of the best months to visit Victoria Falls. Cool and dry, with clear views of the falls and peak-season crowds from northern-hemisphere holidays.
+How warm is Victoria Falls in July?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Victoria Falls in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.