Best Time to Visit Victoria Falls for Backpacking – June Scores 99/100

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Backpacking Potential

99/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

June, July, May

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January, February, September, October, November, December

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Weather

17°C – 27°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Victoria Falls for backpacking is June, July, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Victoria Falls

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	31°	177	15.5	75%	wet
February	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	126	12.7	77%	shoulder
March	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	88	9.8	74%	shoulder
April	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	18	2.1	66%	dry
May	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	29°	3	0	59%	dry
June	99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	27°	1	0	58%	dry
July	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	26°	0	0	53%	dry
August	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	29°	0	0	45%	dry
September	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	33°	2	0	37%	dry
October	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	35°	16	2.8	43%	dry
November	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	34°	71	10.2	55%	shoulder
December	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	32°	135	13.9	71%	shoulder