What is the weather like in Livingstone in May?

Expect temperatures between 14°C and 27°C with 0% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Livingstone in May?

Livingstone in May scores 67/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Very good conditions overall.

Who should visit Livingstone in May?

May in Livingstone is ideal for: Families with children, Outdoor enthusiasts, Photographers, Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples.

Livingstone Weather in May | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

27°C

Hottest around day 7

Avg Low

14°C

Coolest around day 30

Rainy Days

0days

0% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

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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

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Lusaka (LUN)

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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

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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 May a Good Time to Visit Livingstone?

👍Very good conditions overall(67/100)

Short Answer

Livingstone shines in May with 27°C pleasant temperatures and minimal 0% rain chance. Expect 10.4 hours of sunshine daily - pack light layers for evenings.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Excellent dry conditions

Only 0% rain probability - ideal for outdoor activities

Health precautions needed

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

Comfortable humidity levels

52% humidity - pleasant conditions

Plenty of sunshine

10.4h of sunshine daily

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

63% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

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Families with children
Comfortable 27°C temperatures and low 0% rain risk
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Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 27°C, 0% rain chance
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Photographers
10.4h sunshine, 85% clear skies for golden hour shots
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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 100/100 with romantic weather conditions

Who Should Avoid

Suitable for most traveler types

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Livingstone in May averages 27°C with 0% precipitation probability."

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Livingstone in May

What are the temperatures in Livingstone in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C, nights drop to 14°C. There's a significant day/night temperature swing.

How many rainy days in Livingstone in May?

Expect around 0 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Livingstone in May?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is May peak season in Livingstone?

This is typically peak season with higher prices. Book 2-3 months ahead.

Livingstone Weather in May

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