Victoria Falls in April

Very high water, cooler; take a rain layer.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatFalls still full; the dry season starts.
• JuneGreatDry, cool mornings and warm afternoons.
• JulyGreatDry and cool; a good month for the falls and the river.
• AugustGreatDry and warmer; water dropping.

• Victoria FallsHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 3 days
• Victoria Falls and Hwange, Zimbabwe · Victoria Falls, Hwangefine

  Falls in full flood Mar–May with heavy spray; clearest views June–August; the Zimbabwe side keeps water all year. Hwange's pans draw game from August.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Peak water at the falls

  Mid-March to May · Falls path

  Heavy spray, limited view, soaked visitors; rain gear needed.

• Independence Day

  18 April · Zimbabwe

  Public holiday; some shops and banks close.

• Peak water

  Mid-March to May

  Heavy spray and a limited view.

• Easter weekend

  Mar–Apr (moves yearly — check) · Zimbabwe

  Regional visitors at Victoria Falls and Kariba.

Crowds · Zimbabwe overall

Medium

Prices · Zimbabwe overall

Medium

Zimbabwe overall: Peak flow and heavy spray: bring a rain jacket; lunar rainbows at full moon.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Victoria Falls, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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