When is the best time to go to Livingstone
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Livingstone, Zambia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Livingstone
Livingstone weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Livingstone are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 171mm | 7.4hrs | 13.8hrs |
Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Livingstone during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Livingstone for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Livingstone and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Livingstone with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Livingstone weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 140mm | 7.6hrs | 13.4hrs |
February in Livingstone is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Livingstone.
February is in the summer in Livingstone and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Livingstone with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Livingstone weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 76mm | 8.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Livingstone is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Livingstone for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Livingstone and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Livingstone with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Livingstone weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 20mm | 9.6hrs | 12.4hrs |
Livingstone's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Livingstone, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Livingstone and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Livingstone with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Livingstone weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 3mm | 10.4hrs | 12.1hrs |
May is a very dry month in Livingstone and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Livingstone, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Livingstone and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Livingstone with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 0mm | 10hrs | 13.8hrs |
The weather in June in Livingstone is characteristically mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Livingstone, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Livingstone and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Livingstone with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 0mm | 10.6hrs | 13.4hrs |
July in Livingstone is generally arid with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Livingstone, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Livingstone and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Livingstone with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 0mm | 10.9hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Livingstone is characteristically warm and arid.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Livingstone, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Livingstone and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Livingstone with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Livingstone weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 1mm | 10.6hrs | 12.4hrs |
Livingstone's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Livingstone, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Livingstone and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Livingstone with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Livingstone weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 20mm | 9.5hrs | 12.1hrs |
October is a dry month in Livingstone and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Livingstone, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Livingstone and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Livingstone with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Livingstone weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 64mm | 8.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
The climate in Livingstone during November can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Livingstone.
November is in the spring in Livingstone and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Livingstone with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Livingstone weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 163mm | 7.2hrs | 13.4hrs |
December in Livingstone is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Livingstone for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Livingstone and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Livingstone with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Livingstone weather stats
| Hottest month: | October | 33.9°C 93°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 10.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 25.5°C 77.9°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 171mm 6.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
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