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Victoria Falls in February
what's the weather like?

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

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -17.92°N 25.86°E
82°FMax temperature
60%Rainy days
11.7hSunshine / day

Victoria Falls weather in February

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
60% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.2/10)

Should you visit Victoria Falls in February?

✅ 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.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 60%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 82°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in February (7.6/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.

Victoria Falls in February by trip type

What to expect in February

Even in winter, Victoria Falls enjoys 28°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 60% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. 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 °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
⛅ January68°F82°F68%0.3in11.4h7.4/10
⛅ February68°F82°F60%0.2in11.7h7.6/10
🌤️ March68°F84°F32%0.1in11.6h8.2/10
☀️ April63°F82°F12%0.0in11.3h9.1/10
☀️ May57°F81°F0%0.0in10.8h9.2/10
☀️ June52°F77°F0%0.0in10.7h8.9/10
☀️ July52°F77°F0%0.0in10.9h8.9/10
☀️ August55°F86°F0%0.0in11.0h8.8/10
☀️ September63°F93°F0%0.0in11.7h7.7/10
🥵 October70°F97°F4%0.0in12.0h6.9/10
🌤️ November70°F93°F31%0.1in12.0h7.2/10
🌤️ December70°F88°F54%0.2in12.0h7.3/10
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 February, Victoria Falls averages 82°F, 60% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10. See methodology →

February vs May (best month)

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

FAQ — Victoria Falls in February

Is February a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
February is an excellent time to visit Victoria Falls (score 7.6/10). With 82°F, 11.7h of sunshine and 60% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Victoria Falls in February?
Yes, 60% of days see rain in February. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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