ZM Livingstone · Autumn

Livingstone in October
what's the weather like?

October is a difficult time — May offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -17.84°N 25.86°E
36°CMax temperature
5%Rainy days
12.0hSunshine / day

Livingstone weather in October

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 36°C
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.2/10)

Should you visit Livingstone in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 36°C.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 5%
🌡 Temperature : █████████░ 36°C
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: October is an average time for Livingstone. May (9.2/10) is clearly preferable.

Livingstone in October by trip type

What to expect in October

🎯 Good period — 35°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds Autumn marks the end of peak season in Livingstone. Temperatures drop (36°C) and rain returns (5% of days). Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Livingstone

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun 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 ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Livingstone averages 36°C, 5% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10. See methodology →

October vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 9.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Livingstone in October

Is October a good time to visit Livingstone?
October is an acceptable time for Livingstone (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.2/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Livingstone in October?
Temperatures reach 36°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.0h/day.

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