Month guide · Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls in June
What June 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
June 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 mornings, sunny days and falls still in full flow with less spray; good wildlife viewing begins as the bush dries.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 11th-warmest 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 30 days. Compared with May (28°C (82°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 17:49
- 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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Lunar rainbows around the full moon
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Victoria Falls Hotel and the bridge
Lunar rainbow visits
Around the full moon, when the falls carry enough water, moonlight on the spray creates a pale lunar rainbow.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Nature
Experience · Victoria Falls Safari Lodge area
The Boma dinner and drum show
Book for your first or second night; it is a lively introduction to local food and music.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
Market · Victoria Falls town centre
Elephant's Walk and the craft market
Elephant's Walk is a shopping village of galleries and craft shops selling Zimbabwean stone sculpture, textiles and jewellery, while the open craft market nearby has stalls of wood carvings, baskets and soapstone pieces sold by the makers.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- Free
Nature · Victoria Falls Hotel and the bridge
Victoria Falls rainforest (Zimbabwe side)
At high water from about February to May you will be soaked by spray: wear quick-dry clothes and protect cameras; in the low-water months the views are clearer but the falls are thinner.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Views
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
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 June a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
One of the best months to visit Victoria Falls, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May and July–August. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
It is one of the best months to visit Victoria Falls. Cool mornings, sunny days and falls still in full flow with less spray; good wildlife viewing begins as the bush dries.
+How warm is Victoria Falls in June?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Victoria Falls in June?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.