Best time to visit Livingstone
Go inApril–August
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Pick your month by what you want from Victoria Falls.
See Livingstone on the globeLivingstone month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mixed | 29°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Mixed | 29°C | Very wet | Moderate | Average | Falls in full flood |
| March | Good | 29°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | Falls in full flood |
| April | Great | 29°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Falls in full flood |
| May | Great | 27°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | Falls in full flood |
| June | Great | 25°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| July | Great | 25°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| August | Great | 28°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | Devil’s Pool |
| September | Good | 32°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | Devil’s Pool |
| October | Good | 34°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Devil’s Pool |
| November | Mixed | 32°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | Devil’s Pool |
| December | Mixed | 30°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | Devil’s Pool |
Festivals, events and seasons in Livingstone
- Feb–May🌿 Falls in full floodSpray visible from miles away.
- Aug–Dec🌿 Devil’s PoolSwim at the edge of the falls when water is low.
Good to know
- Flights to Livingstone are usually cheapest in October–January. The catch: highs reach 34°C in October.
- Crowds and prices peak in May and July–August, so book early.
- The heaviest rain falls in December–February.
Victoria Falls is the largest sheet of falling water in the world.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Livingstone?
The best time to visit Livingstone is April–August. Pick your month by what you want from Victoria Falls.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Livingstone?
Flights are usually cheapest in October–January, when demand is lowest.
When is Livingstone busiest?
Livingstone is busiest in May and July–August.
What is the weather like in Livingstone?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C, and June the coolest at 25°C. The wettest period is November–March.
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- Lusaka best in Apr–Sep
Nearby destinations
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- Pretoria, South Africa best in Apr–Oct
- Lilongwe, Malawi best in Apr–Sep