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Weather & Climate in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Victoria Falls has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,153 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,153 ft (961 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,711/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.9329°N, 25.8307°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 10, 1991 | 52 km NNW of Kasane, Botswana | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in |
Victoria Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 63°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.0").