Best Time to Travel & Climate
Zimbabwe's generally high altitudes produce a beautiful and moderate climate, meaning higher temperatures from November to April (summer) and lower temperatures from May to October (winter). Temperatures are never very extreme (7°C in winter is considered freezing and 35°C in summer considered boiling). The warm, wet season (November to May) should provide the year's rain. Days are sunny with a dramatic afternoon/evening thunderstorm. The end of the cool, dry season, around September/October, is the top time for wildlife viewing. Zimbabwe's climate makes it a year-round destination.
The best time to visit Victoria Falls is after the rainy season (April and May) - although the spray may obscure your view slightly. At the end of the dry season (October to December), the water levels are low, and you can sit in a rock pool and cautiously peer over the edge! For high adventure enthusiasts, the best time to go whitewater rafting is when the waters of the Zambezi River are low (generally from August to December).
Winter months (May to September) are best for game viewing, as the bush is thinner and the animals tend to congregate near the water holes.
