Victoria Falls in March

Falls at or near peak: spray can hide the view and soak you.

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

March 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 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 7 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.

• Peak water at the falls

  Mid-March to May · Falls path

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

• 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: Falls near peak; spray visible from miles away.

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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