Weather for Victoria Falls in December is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +30°C during the day, and approximately 2 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 20 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in December around 157 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+15°C
Min.
+39°C
Max.
157 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Victoria Falls has good weather in December.
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Average temperature in Victoria Falls in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Victoria Falls for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +31°C with a maximum of +37°C and a minimum of +19°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +31°C.
Is Victoria Falls warm or cold in December?
Victoria Falls is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +32°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +21°C to +20°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Victoria Falls:
Climate in Victoria Falls in December
Victoria Falls weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+32°C
+30°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+14°C
+15°C
+15°C
Max. temperature
+40°C
+39°C
+39°C
Rainfall
78 mm
157 mm
194 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
56%
71%
76%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
5
2
3
Cloudy days
6
3
3
Rainy days
15
20
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +32°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +30°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 78 mm to 157 mm.Humidity rises from 56% to 71%.Winds are calmer in comparison to November, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in November to 2 in December.
Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Victoria Falls in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Victoria Falls is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Victoria Falls based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 163 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Victoria Falls, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Victoria Falls wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 194 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Victoria Falls?
This is the weather in Victoria Falls in December 2024:
1 December
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+31°C
2 December
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+33°C
3 December
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+36°C
4 December
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+37°C
5 December
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+37°C
6 December
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+37°C
7 December
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+37°C
8 December
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+32°C
9 December
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+34°C
10 December
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+34°C
11 December
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+29°C
12 December
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+33°C
13 December
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+33°C
14 December
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+27°C
15 December
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+29°C
16 December
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+28°C
17 December
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+32°C
18 December
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+34°C
19 December
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+32°C
20 December
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+32°C
21 December
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+33°C
22 December
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+29°C
23 December
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+27°C
24 December
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+30°C
25 December
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+30°C
26 December
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+25°C
27 December
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+25°C
28 December
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+25°C
29 December
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+29°C
30 December
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+30°C
31 December
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+31°C
In December 2024 Victoria Falls had 7 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +37°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Victoria Falls climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Victoria Falls in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+27°C) and the highest in 2024 (+31°C). The driest year was 2024 with only 352 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1062 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Victoria Falls in December:
Is December a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
December is a really good time to go to Victoria Falls. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Victoria Falls.
Can you sunbathe in Victoria Falls in December?
December is warm in Victoria Falls. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Victoria Falls rainy in December?
Victoria Falls is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Victoria Falls in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Victoria Falls in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Zimbabwe
Check out the weather for other cities in Zimbabwe.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Victoria Falls, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
