Victoria Falls, located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, experiences a distinct seasonal rainfall pattern that significantly affects the "smoke that thunders." The region has a rainy season that typically runs from November to March, characterized by dramatic afternoon thunderstorms and heavy tropical downpours. During this time, the surrounding landscape turns a lush, vibrant green. However, there is a second type of "rain" at Victoria Falls that occurs year-round: the "Spray Rain." When the Zambezi River is at its peak flow (usually between March and May), the sheer volume of water plunging into the gorge creates a massive cloud of mist that rises hundreds of feet into the air. As this mist condenses, it falls back down as a constant, localized rainstorm that drench visitors on the viewing paths. In the height of the high-water season, this spray is so intense that you can be soaked to the bone within seconds, making raincoats or ponchos a mandatory accessory. Conversely, during the dry season (October and November), the rain stops and the falls can diminish significantly, sometimes revealing the bare rock on the Zambian side, offering a completely different but equally fascinating geological perspective.