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Victoria Falls in September
what's the weather like?

Victoria Falls in September: solid, though May remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -17.92°N 25.86°E
34°CMax temperature
0%Rainy days
11.7hSunshine / day

Victoria Falls weather in September

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 34°C
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.2/10)

Should you visit Victoria Falls in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 34°C.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 34°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in September (7.7/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.

Victoria Falls in September by trip type

What to expect in September

🎯 Good period — 34°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds Autumn in Victoria Falls is often underrated: 34°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Victoria Falls

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
⛅ January20°C28°C68%6.611.4h7.4/10
⛅ February20°C28°C60%5.711.7h7.6/10
🌤️ March20°C29°C32%2.311.6h8.2/10
☀️ April17°C28°C12%0.911.3h9.1/10
☀️ May14°C27°C0%0.010.8h9.2/10
☀️ June11°C25°C0%0.010.7h8.9/10
☀️ July11°C25°C0%0.010.9h8.9/10
☀️ August13°C30°C0%0.011.0h8.8/10
☀️ September17°C34°C0%0.011.7h7.7/10
🥵 October21°C36°C4%0.112.0h6.9/10
🌤️ November21°C34°C31%1.912.0h7.2/10
🌤️ December21°C31°C54%4.912.0h7.3/10
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 September, Victoria Falls averages 34°C, 0% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10. See methodology →

September vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 9.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Victoria Falls in September

Is September a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
September is an excellent time to visit Victoria Falls (score 7.7/10). With 34°C, 11.7h of sunshine and 0% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Victoria Falls in September?
Temperatures reach 34°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.7h/day.

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