Month guide · Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls in September
What September is really like in Victoria Falls: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Hot and dry with lower water, good for rafting, Devil's Pool and wildlife at Chobe and Hwange.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 3rd-warmest month in Victoria Falls: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is warmer; by October highs climb to around 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 12 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Victoria Falls, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Landmark · Victoria Falls Hotel and the bridge
Victoria Falls Bridge
Completed in 1905 as part of Cecil Rhodes's planned Cape-to-Cairo railway, the steel arch bridge spans the Batoka Gorge between Zimbabwe and Zambia, about 128 metres above the river.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Active
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 14°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September 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 September a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and dry with lower water, good for rafting, Devil's Pool and wildlife at Chobe and Hwange.
+How warm is Victoria Falls in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Victoria Falls in September?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.