When to go · Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls in May
Great month. Falls still full; the dry season starts.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 27°C81°F / 11°C52°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Medium
- Zimbabwe overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Zimbabwe overall
Verdict
Falls still full; the dry season starts.
Weather in May
- Victoria FallsHighs around 27 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 81 °F, lows around 52 °F, rain on about 1 day
- 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.
Peak water at the falls
Mid-March to May · Falls path
Heavy spray, limited view, soaked visitors; rain gear needed.
Workers' Day and Africa Day
1 May and 25 May · Zimbabwe
Public holidays; shorter opening hours.
Peak water
Mid-March to May
Heavy spray and a limited view.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zimbabwe overall
- Medium
- Prices · Zimbabwe overall
- Medium
Zimbabwe overall: Falls still high; dry season starts in the parks.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings