Livingstone, ZambiaQuick decision
When to visit Livingstone?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–27°C in May
🌧 Least rain
0% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
October (5%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Victoria Falls (Zambia side)Feb–May — Knife Edge Bridge, monumental spray, rainbows.
Zambezi raftingAug–Dec — Class V rapids from Livingstone, full day.
Mosi-oa-Tunya NPJun–Oct — white rhinos, giraffes, walking safari.
Zambezi sunset cruiseYear-round — cruise with hippos, crocodiles, sundowners.
Monthly climate data
Livingstone weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 20°C | 28°C | 69% | 6.6 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 20°C | 28°C | 60% | 6.0 | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 19°C | 28°C | 36% | 2.6 | 11.6h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ April | 17°C | 28°C | 13% | 1.0 | 11.3h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ May | 14°C | 27°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.8h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 11°C | 25°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 11°C | 25°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 13°C | 30°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 17°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.7h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 October | 21°C | 36°C | 5% | 0.2 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 21°C | 34°C | 35% | 2.1 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 20°C | 31°C | 53% | 5.1 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 28°C, 16% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 0% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 35°C, 13% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 29°C, 61% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 0% rainy days and 27°C.
October is the wettest month with 5% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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