Frost Dates for VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe

Elevation: 1061 m

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-18.10°N, 25.85°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 11a

Avg. annual minimum: 4 to 7°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

BSh Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)

Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

5° 15° 25° 35°
23°
High: 28°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 19°C
Jan
23°
High: 28°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 19°C
Feb
23°
High: 28°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 18°C
Mar
22°
High: 28°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 16°C
Apr
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
May
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 9°C
Jul
20°
High: 27°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
24°
High: 31°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 15°C
Sep
26°
High: 33°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 19°C
Oct
26°
High: 32°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 20°C
Nov
24°
High: 29°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 19°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
188 mm
188.0 mm
Jan
137 mm
137.2 mm
Feb
89 mm
88.9 mm
Mar
13 mm
12.7 mm
Apr
0 mm
0.0 mm
May
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jun
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jul
0 mm
0.0 mm
Aug
0 mm
0.0 mm
Sep
0 mm
0.0 mm
Oct
84 mm
83.8 mm
Nov
163 mm
162.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h
Jan: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 58m
Feb: 5:42 AM – 6:18 PM · 12h 35m
Mar: 5:56 AM – 6:04 PM · 12h 07m
Apr: 6:12 AM – 5:48 PM · 11h 35m
May: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 09m
Jun: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 55m
Jul: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 01m
Aug: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 23m
Sep: 6:03 AM – 5:57 PM · 11h 54m
Oct: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 25m
Nov: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 52m
Dec: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 05m
Daylight Longest: 13h 05m · Shortest: 10h 55m

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