What is the weather like in Livingstone in January?

Expect temperatures between 20°C and 28°C with 59% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Livingstone in January?

Livingstone in January scores 59/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Worthwhile timing with some trade-offs.

Who should visit Livingstone in January?

January in Livingstone is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

Livingstone Weather in January | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

28°C

Hottest around day 7

Avg Low

20°C

Coolest around day 23

Rainy Days

31days

59% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Essential Travel Info for Livingstone

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Currency

ZMW

ZK Zambian kwacha

Language

English

Driving

Left side

Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.841

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Remote

3/ 100

Traffic Index

Off the beaten path

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Lusaka (LUN)

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Jo'anna OR Tambo (JNB)

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

10 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Cholera

Active cholera transmission iswidespreadin Zambia. Cholera is rare in travelers.Certain factorsmay increase the risk of getting cholera or having severe disease (more information). Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera.Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Zambia.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Zambia. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Zambia.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to Zambia take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasAllDrug resistanceChloroquineSpeciesP. falciparum(primarily)P. malariae,P. ovale, andP. vivax(less commonly)Recommended chemoprophylaxisAtovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine2Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Is January a Good Time to Visit Livingstone?

👌Worthwhile timing with some trade-offs(59/100)

Short Answer

January falls in Livingstone's wet season: 59% rain probability with average 6mm rainfall. Pack waterproofs and plan flexible indoor alternatives.

Decision Factors

Oppressive heat and humidity

28.3°C with 77% humidity - challenging conditions

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Frequent rainfall expected

59% chance of rain - pack waterproofs

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Schistosomiasis, African Sleeping Sickness (African Trypanosomiasis)

Plenty of sunshine

9.7h of sunshine daily

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

63% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Elderly travelers
77% humidity creates difficult conditions
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Outdoor enthusiasts
59% rain probability disrupts outdoor activities
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score only 74/100 - better months available

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Livingstone in January averages 28°C with 59% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Livingstone in January

What are the temperatures in Livingstone in January?

Daytime highs average 28°C, nights drop to 20°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Livingstone in January?

Expect around 31 days with measurable rainfall. Definitely pack rain gear.

What to wear in Livingstone in January?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is January peak season in Livingstone?

This is off-peak season. Expect lower prices and fewer crowds.

Livingstone Weather in January

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