When to go · Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls in August
Great month. Dry and warmer; water dropping.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 28°C82°F / 10°C50°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Zimbabwe overall
- Prices
- High
- Zimbabwe overall
Verdict
Dry and warmer; water dropping.
Weather in August
- Victoria FallsHighs around 28 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 82 °F, lows around 50 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Victoria Falls and Hwange, Zimbabwe · Victoria Falls, Hwangebest weather
Falls in full flood Mar–May with heavy spray; clearest views June–August; the Zimbabwe side keeps water all year. Hwange's pans draw game from August.
Cool dry season
Clear air, comfortable temperatures and strong water.
Watch: Cool mornings and busy weeks in July and August.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Heroes' and Defence Forces Days
Second Monday and Tuesday of August · Zimbabwe
Public holidays; busy roads and full hotels for locals.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zimbabwe overall
- High
- Prices · Zimbabwe overall
- High
Zimbabwe overall: Excellent game in Hwange and Mana Pools.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings