Victoria Falls · Month comparison
March vs September
September ranks #1 overall vs March at #8. The sweet spot — Devil's Pool prime, superb game viewing, and clear skies over the full gorge
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
September
#1 of 12 months
Best match
The sweet spot — Devil's Pool prime, superb game viewing, and clear skies over the full gorge
- ↑Devil's Pool at absolute prime — sit on the lip of Victoria Falls with clear views into the gorge
- ↑Superb game drives: herds desperate for water concentrate at Zambezi and Chobe
| Factor | March | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 9 |
| Value score | 5 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 6 | 7 |
| Events score | 4 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 29°C | 31°C |
| Monthly rain | 110mm | 5mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8hrs | 10.5hrs |
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
September trade-offs
- ↓Peak prices for guided activities; some lodges at premium rates
- ↓Midday temperatures climbing to 32°C+ — plan accordingly
Scores compare months within Victoria Falls. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →