Season guide · Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls in the winter (dry)
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Cool, dry and sunny, with strong flow, clearer views and good game viewing; the busiest and highest-priced season. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 0 rainy days across June–August. June–August are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 6°C (43°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in the winter (dry)
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0 | 11.1 h | 4/5 |
| July | 25°C (77°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0 | 11.1 h | 5/5 |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0 | 11.5 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 26°C (79°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 0 of the year's roughly 60 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in the winter (dry)
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Lunar rainbows around the full moon
Make the most of the weather
Experience · Upper Zambezi riverfront
Zambezi sunset cruise
Choose a smaller boat for better wildlife viewing and a quieter experience than the large party cruises.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Couples
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
Experience · Victoria Falls town centre
Helicopter 'Flight of Angels'
Short helicopter flights of about 12–15 minutes circle the falls and the zigzag gorges below, showing the full width of the waterfall and the spray cloud in a way no ground viewpoint can.
- 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
Expect a strenuous climb out of the gorge; the experience suits fit adults rather than casual swimmers.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Architecture · Victoria Falls Hotel and the bridge
Victoria Falls Hotel and Stanley's Terrace
The Edwardian-era hotel, opened in 1904, is a landmark of colonial-era travel, with a terrace looking down the gorge to the bridge framed by spray.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Couples
- Views
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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
Day trips in the winter (dry)
- Livingstone and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (Zambia) (About 20 minutes by taxi, plus border formalities) — Across the bridge, the Zambian side of the falls offers the Knife-Edge Bridge and the Boiling Pot, while Livingstone town has the Livingstone Museum with David Livingstone's letters and maps.
- Hwange National Park (About 2.5–3 hours by road) — Zimbabwe's largest national park is known for big elephant numbers, lions, wild dogs and dozens of waterholes that concentrate wildlife in the dry season.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the winter (dry) a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
Yes: June–August are among the best months. Cool, dry and sunny, with strong flow, clearer views and good game viewing; the busiest and highest-priced season.
+What is the weather like in Victoria Falls in the winter (dry)?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.