Livingstone Memorial

How to Get to Livingstone Memorial #

Livingstone town is served by Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI), with flights from Lusaka and regional carriers. From town center, the memorial and nearby sites are reachable by short taxi ride or local transport.

Tips for Visiting Livingstone Memorial #

Visit at sunset for softer light and fewer visitors.
Combine the memorial with a walking tour of Livingstone town to contextualize the explorer's complex legacy.
Respect local perspectives: Livingstone is contentious - he is both lauded and critiqued for his role in colonial-era history.

Best Time to Visit Livingstone Memorial #

Dry season (May-October) is easiest for travel and site access.

Dry season (May-October)

May-October · 15-28°C (59-82°F)

Warm days, cool nights-best for travel and visibility at memorial sites.

Wet season (November-April)

November-April · 20-32°C (68-90°F)

Lush landscapes and higher river flows; some roads may be affected by rain.

Weather & Climate near Livingstone Memorial #

Climate

Livingstone Memorial's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1126 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

6°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (272 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 26°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

272 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (251 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 26°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

251 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 27°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

177 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 27°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

11.7h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

12° – 26°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

5 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

9° – 25°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

9° – 25°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

11° – 27°

47%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

14° – 30°

38%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

16° – 31°

39%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

16 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

16° – 29°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

108 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 27°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

257 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

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