2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Victoria Falls in January

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

January is a wet time to visit Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 31°C, lows of 21°C, and approximately 17 rainy days per month.

Avg High

31°C

Avg Low

21°C

Rainy days

17days

Daylight

13.1h

Is January a good time to visit Victoria Falls?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:54 AM

Sunset

6:59 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 31°C 21°C 17 Wet
February 28°C 20°C 19 Wet
March 28°C 19°C 12 Good
April 29°C 17°C 1 Excellent (best)
May 28°C 13°C 0 Excellent (best)
June 25°C 11°C 0 Excellent (best)
July 25°C 10°C 0 Excellent (best)
August 30°C 14°C 0 Excellent (best)
September 33°C 18°C 0 Excellent (best)
October 36°C 21°C 2 Good
November 35°C 22°C 7 Good
December 28°C 20°C 30 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

Planning a trip to Victoria Falls?

Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Victoria Falls? +

January is typically Wet for visiting Victoria Falls, with average highs of 31°C and around 17 rainy days.

What should I pack for Victoria Falls in January? +

With highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Victoria Falls in January? +

Victoria Falls typically sees around 17 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Victoria Falls in January? +

In January, Victoria Falls gets approximately 13.1 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Victoria Falls? +

No, January is not peak season in Victoria Falls. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Victoria Falls? +

The best months to visit Victoria Falls are April, May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Africa/Lusaka)

Last Updated: January 2026

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