Livingstone Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Livingstone varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very hot
to warm.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Livingstone, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 10°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Livingstone has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 794 mm of rainfall annually. Livingstone can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 207 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.2 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Livingstone Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Livingstone experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 10.7 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 6.7 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Livingstone.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 77%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 35%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 207 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.
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