Month guide · Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Lowest water and the first storms; best for rafting, and the rock face of the gorge is fully exposed.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 2nd-warmest month in Victoria Falls: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with October (34°C (93°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs drop to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:33
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:30
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Autumn (high water) (March–May). The rains end and the falls reach peak flow, with dramatic spray and soaked viewpoints; rafting is restricted.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Victoria Falls, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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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
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 · Victoria Falls Hotel and the bridge
Lunar rainbow visits
The effect is strongest from about April to July, when the river is high and the skies are clear.
- 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
A long-running buffet dinner in an open-sided thatched boma, serving grilled game meats, traditional dishes and a chance to try mopane worms, with drumming, dancing and storytelling during the meal.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 19°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November 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 November a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Lowest water and the first storms; best for rafting, and the rock face of the gorge is fully exposed.
+How warm is Victoria Falls in November?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Victoria Falls in November?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.