Victoria Falls · Month comparison

March vs August

August ranks #1 overall vs March at #8. Devil's Pool opens and the gorge reveals itself fully — low water is its own kind of spectacular

Victoria Falls in full flow with enormous spray cloud and rainbow

March

#8 of 12 months

Strong option

Water levels surge toward their peak — the falls roar audibly from miles away in town

  • ↑Dramatic water volume building toward April peak — roar audible across the town
  • ↑Spectacular mist columns visible from 20km on clear days
The Zambezi gorge at Victoria Falls with basalt rock formations visible in low water

August

#1 of 12 months

Best match

Devil's Pool opens and the gorge reveals itself fully — low water is its own kind of spectacular

  • ↑Devil's Pool open from August — swim at the literal edge of one of Earth's great waterfalls
  • ↑Full gorge and basalt columns visible as water drops further; dramatic rock photography
FactorMarchAugust
Weather score
7
9
Value score
6
4
Crowd score
5
8
Events score
5
7
Atmosphere
7
9
Avg high temp29°C26°C
Monthly rain110mm1mm
Daily sunshine8hrs11hrs

March trade-offs

  • ↓Devil's Pool on the Zambia side remains closed until water drops after May
  • ↓Heavy spray from the Zimbabwean viewpoints means you will get completely soaked

August trade-offs

  • ↓Hottest month of the dry season (30–35°C midday) — schedule activities for early morning
  • ↓Devil's Pool bookings fill weeks ahead; Zambia permit required
See all 12 months for Victoria Falls →March in detail →August in detail →
Scores compare months within Victoria Falls. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →