Victoria Falls: water levels by month
Short answer: Victoria Falls carries the most water in March (about 3,626 m³/s on the Zambezi) and the least in November (about 502 m³/s, 7.2 times less).
Peak flow usually runs from March to May (the model peaks slightly early). At high water the spray hides much of the falls; at low water (October to December) the Zambian side can be almost dry, but you can swim in Devil's Pool.
River flow through the year
| Month | Flow (share of peak) | Average m³/s | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42% | 1,517 | Medium |
| February | 86% | 3,117 | High water |
| March | 100% | 3,626 | High water |
| April | 79% | 2,872 | High water |
| May | 41% | 1,485 | Medium |
| June | 28% | 998 | Low water |
| July | 22% | 815 | Low water |
| August | 19% | 693 | Low water |
| September | 17% | 611 | Low water |
| October | 15% | 544 | Low water |
| November | 14% | 502 | Low water |
| December | 16% | 577 | Low water |
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Questions
When is the best time to see Victoria Falls?
Victoria Falls carries the most water in March (about 3,626 m³/s on the Zambezi) and the least in November (about 502 m³/s, 7.2 times less). Peak flow usually runs from March to May (the model peaks slightly early). At high water the spray hides much of the falls; at low water (October to December) the Zambian side can be almost dry, but you can swim in Devil's Pool.
When is Victoria Falls at its lowest?
November has the lowest average flow (14% of the March peak).
Average daily river discharge 2005-2024 from the GloFAS v4 hydrological reanalysis (Copernicus Emergency Management Service) via Open-Meteo, for the model river cell nearest the falls. Dams and diversions upstream can change real flow on the day.