When to go to Livingstone (Zambia)?
On the Zambian bank, the Mosi-oa-Tunya viewpoints and the Knife Edge Bridge put you level with the falls and the smoke that thunders. In the dry season Devil's Pool opens at the very edge; the rest of the year the river above stays calm enough for a sunset cruise. Nearby, white rhino graze in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Livingstone (Zambia), aim for February to December.
See also: Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May?
Month-by-month weather in Livingstone (Zambia)
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.7 | 274 | 23 | 51 |
| February | 11.4 | 101 | 25 | 78 |
| March | 11.2 | 53 | 25 | 82 |
| April | 10.7 | 31 | 23 | 81 |
| May | 10.8 | 0 | 21 | 87 |
| June | 10.6 | 0 | 19 | 85 |
| July | 10.7 | 0 | 19 | 85 |
| August | 11.1 | 0 | 22 | 89 |
| September | 11.5 | 0 | 26 | 92 |
| October | 11.6 | 5 | 28 | 91 |
| November | 11.3 | 63 | 27 | 81 |
| December | 11.0 | 133 | 26 | 74 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Livingstone (Zambia), the sunniest month is October, and the driest is August (about 0 mm). Temperatures peak in October (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 660 mm of rain falls, and 11 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Livingstone (Zambia)?
- Victoria Falls, Zambian side (Mosi-oa-Tunya, UNESCO)
- Devil's Pool (dry season)
- Zambezi cruise
- Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (white rhinos)
Practical info
- Country: Zambia
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