Victoria Falls · WinterMonth summary
Victoria Falls weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
68% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Victoria Falls in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Victoria Falls in January: 28°C and 11.4h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Victoria Falls in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Good period — 29°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds Even in winter, Victoria Falls enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 68% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 20°C | 28°C | 68% | 6.6 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 20°C | 28°C | 60% | 5.7 | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 20°C | 29°C | 32% | 2.3 | 11.6h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ April | 17°C | 28°C | 12% | 0.9 | 11.3h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ May | 14°C | 27°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.8h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 11°C | 25°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 11°C | 25°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 13°C | 30°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 17°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.7h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 October | 21°C | 36°C | 4% | 0.1 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 21°C | 34°C | 31% | 1.9 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 21°C | 31°C | 54% | 4.9 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Victoria Falls averages 28°C, 68% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -68%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Victoria Falls in January
Is January a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
January is an acceptable time for Victoria Falls (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Victoria Falls in January?
Yes, 68% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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