ZM Livingstone, Zambia

Livingstone
Which Season to Choose?

Livingstone, Zambian side of Victoria Falls — rainbow mist, Zambezi safaris and gorge bungee.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -17.84°N 25.86°E
MayBest month
27°COptimal temperature
0%Rainy days

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

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.

Livingstone weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January20°C28°C69%6.611.4h7.4/10
⛅ February20°C28°C60%6.011.7h7.6/10
🌤️ March19°C28°C36%2.611.6h8.3/10
☀️ April17°C28°C13%1.011.3h9.1/10
☀️ May14°C27°C0%0.010.8h9.2/10
☀️ June11°C25°C0%0.010.7h8.9/10
☀️ July11°C25°C0%0.010.9h8.9/10
☀️ August13°C30°C0%0.011.0h8.8/10
☀️ September17°C34°C0%0.011.7h7.7/10
🥵 October21°C36°C5%0.212.0h6.9/10
🌤️ November21°C34°C35%2.112.0h7.2/10
🌤️ December20°C31°C53%5.112.0h7.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

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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Frequently asked questions

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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