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Best time to visit Livingstone

Go inApril–August

Pick your month by what you want from Victoria Falls.

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Livingstone month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryMixed29°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryMixed29°CVery wetModerateAverageFalls in full flood
MarchGood29°CWetModerateAverageFalls in full flood
AprilGreat29°CSome rainModerateAverageFalls in full flood
MayGreat27°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciestFalls in full flood
JuneGreat25°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
JulyGreat25°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciest–
AugustGreat28°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciestDevil’s Pool
SeptemberGood32°CMostly dryModerateAverageDevil’s Pool
OctoberGood34°CSome rainQuietCheapestDevil’s Pool
NovemberMixed32°CWetQuietCheapestDevil’s Pool
DecemberMixed30°CVery wetQuietCheapestDevil’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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