Victoria Falls guide
Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Victoria Falls are May, June, July and August. In January, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
23°C
Rainfall
202 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Victoria Falls is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options. Average temperatures sit around 23°C with about 202mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Victoria Falls in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Railway Museum (Livingstone, Zambia)
The Railway Museum is a museum in Livingstone, Zambia, dedicated to preserving Zambia's railway heritage, as well as holding an exhibition on the history of Jews in Zambia.
Diocese of Livingstone
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Livingstone is a diocese located in Livingstone in Zambia.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls, popularly known as Vic Falls, is a resort town and city in the province of Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe. It lies on the southern bank of the Zambezi River at the we
Victoria Falls Hotel
The Victoria Falls Hotel is a historic luxury hotel at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, dramatically situated with a view of the Second Gorge and the Victoria Falls Bridge from its terrac
Victoria Falls Solar Power Station
The Victoria Falls Solar Power Station is a 100 megawatts solar power plant under construction in Zimbabwe. The project is under development by Kibo Energy, an independent power pr
Statue of David Livingstone, Victoria Falls
The Statue of David Livingstone on the Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls is erected towards Devil's Cataract in the western bank of the falls. The statue has an inscription tha

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Victoria Falls in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Victoria Falls?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Victoria Falls's best months are generally May, June, July and August.

What is the weather like in Victoria Falls in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 23°C. Rainfall averages about 202mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What should I pack for Victoria Falls in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What is there to do in Victoria Falls in January?+

Popular things to do include Railway Museum (Livingstone, Zambia), Diocese of Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls Hotel. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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