Victoria Falls weather in January
January in Victoria Falls: hot, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Victoria Falls · #410 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Victoria Falls climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 267 mm / 10.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 22 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Victoria Falls in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
- January in Victoria Falls: hot, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Victoria Falls on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Victoria Falls in January?
- In January, Victoria Falls averages a daily high of 27.3°C and a low of 19.9°C, with about 266.8 mm of rain over roughly 24.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Victoria Falls in January?
- Victoria Falls has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 22 in January.