Victoria Falls in December

Rainy season; storms and heat.

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

December is rated mixed. 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 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 12 days
• Victoria Falls and Hwange, Zimbabwe · Victoria Falls, Hwangerainy

  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.

• Unity Day and Christmas

  22, 25, 26 December · Zimbabwe

  Public holidays; higher prices and full hotels.

• Christmas and Boxing Day

  25–26 Dec · Zimbabwe

  Families travel; Victoria Falls busy.

Crowds · Zimbabwe overall

Low

Prices · Zimbabwe overall

Medium

Zimbabwe overall: Wet season; holiday visitors at Victoria Falls.

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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