Victoria Falls Bridge
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The Victoria Falls Bridge is a 198-meter steel deck arch bridge that functions as an international road-rail crossing. Opened in 1905, the structure is recognized as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Zimbabwe.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are May through August, when temperatures range between 10 °C and 28 °C and rainfall is virtually non-existent. September and October are notably hot, with high temperatures climbing to 34 °C. The period from November to April is wetter, with rainfall reaching up to 159 mm in January. Travelers should be prepared for frequent rainy days during these months, particularly in December, January, and February, which see between 17 and 22 days of rain.
The bridge is located 550 km from Harare. Access is convenient via the Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone, Zambia, which is 13 km from the site. The bridge is situated within the Livingstone and Hwange districts. Visitors often combine a trip to the bridge with a visit to the Victoria Falls National Park, located 3.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is January, with about 159 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 159 | 129 | 86 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 64 | 131 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
