Best Time to Visit Victoria Falls (Livingstone) for Hiking – May Scores 65/100

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65/100

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Based on optimal climate

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May, June, July

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January, February, September, October, November, December

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Weather

17°C – 27°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Monthly weather & climate data for Victoria Falls (Livingstone)

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	26Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	31°	177	15.5	75%	wet
February	34Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	126	12.7	77%	shoulder
March	43Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	88	9.8	74%	shoulder
April	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	18	2.1	66%	dry
May	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	29°	3	0	59%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	27°	1	0	58%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	26°	0	0	53%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	29°	0	0	45%	dry
September	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	33°	2	0	37%	dry
October	42Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	35°	16	2.8	43%	dry
November	29Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	34°	71	10.2	55%	shoulder
December	28Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	32°	135	13.9	71%	shoulder