Month guide · Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls in March
What March 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
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Rains ease and the falls are near full flow; heavy spray can hide parts of the falls from the rainforest path.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 7th-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 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (30°C (86°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:32
- Daylight
- About 12.2 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, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Victoria Falls, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 17°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Victoria Falls in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rains ease and the falls are near full flow; heavy spray can hide parts of the falls from the rainforest path.
+How warm is Victoria Falls in March?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Victoria Falls in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.