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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

May, June, August

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Avoid

January, February, December

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Weather

17°C – 27°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Livingstone for a sun and beach holiday is May, June, August.

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Climate Heatmap

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Livingstone

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°177
February
62Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°126
March
69Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°88
April
91Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°18
May
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°3
June
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°1
July
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°0
August
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°0
September
87Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°2
October
72Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°16
November
61Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°71
December
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°135

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Livingstone

When is the best time to visit Livingstone for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Livingstone for sun & beach is typically in May, June, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Livingstone?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Livingstone, making it a year-round destination for sun & beach.

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