Livingstone
Southern, Zambia
When is the best time to visit Livingstone?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.3 °C | 19.8 °C | 175 mm | 13.1 h |
| February | 31.1 °C | 19.4 °C | 133 mm | 12.7 h |
| March | 31.5 °C | 18.4 °C | 83 mm | 12.2 h |
| April | 31.0 °C | 15.5 °C | 20 mm | 11.7 h |
| May | 29.4 °C | 11.5 °C | 2 mm | 11.3 h |
| June | 26.9 °C | 8.6 °C | 0 mm | 11.1 h |
| July | 26.5 °C | 8.0 °C | 0 mm | 11.2 h |
| August | 30.2 °C | 11.3 °C | 0 mm | 11.5 h |
| September | 34.0 °C | 15.8 °C | 1 mm | 12.0 h |
| October | 36.0 °C | 19.6 °C | 11 mm | 12.5 h |
| November | 34.3 °C | 20.4 °C | 78 mm | 13.0 h |
| December | 31.9 °C | 20.0 °C | 142 mm | 13.2 h |
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What to wear in Livingstone
January in Livingstone: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 175 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
February in Livingstone: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 19 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 133 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
March in Livingstone: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 18 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
April in Livingstone: warm, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
May in Livingstone: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 12 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 18 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
June in Livingstone: mild, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 9 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 18 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
July in Livingstone: mild, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 8 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 19 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
August in Livingstone: warm, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 11 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 19 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
September in Livingstone: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 18 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
October in Livingstone: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 20 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
November in Livingstone: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 20 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
December in Livingstone: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 142 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Curious facts about Livingstone
- It is the driest of the 11 destinations we cover in Zambia: 645 mm of rain a year.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around in June and July: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- 98% of the year's rain falls between November and April.
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Straight-line distance and temperature in November.
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