Victoria Falls Weather in January

What's the weather like in Victoria Falls (Matabeleland North) in January 2024?

The climate in Victoria Falls during January can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

January is in the summer in Victoria Falls and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

Victoria Falls weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.6°C 87°F
Nightly temperature 19.5°C 67°F
Average temperature 25°C 77°F
Daily sunshine 7.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 171 mm 6.7 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 25.2°C 77.4°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 5.8kph 4 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Victoria Falls with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls average temperature in January

January rainfall

Victoria Falls average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Victoria Falls average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Victoria Falls in January 2024.

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Victoria Falls weather stats

Victoria Falls weather statistics
Hottest month: October 33.9°C 93°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.9hrs
Coldest month: July 25.5°C 77.9°F
Wettest month: January 171mm 6.7ins
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