Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, July, May
January, February, September, October, November, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
Good For
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Livingstone?
The best time to visit Livingstone for backpacking is June, July, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Livingstone due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Livingstone
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 177 |
February | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 126 |
March | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 88 |
April | 80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 18 |
May | 97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 3 |
June | 99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 1 |
July | 98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 0 |
August | 96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 0 |
September | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 2 |
October | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 16 |
November | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 71 |
December | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 135 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🌍 Plan your backpacking trip to Livingstone
Now you know the best time to visit Livingstone — here are a few useful next steps to help plan your trip.
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