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Livingstone

Livingstone lies in southern Zambia along the Zambezi River, on the border with Zimbabwe. Its proximity to the world-famous Victoria Falls makes it a popular base for sightseeing.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Livingstone
Gateway airport
Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)
Best season
Mar–Aug
Time zone
Africa/Lusaka
Sights covered
4 places

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Average temperature by month

5-year average

23° Jan
24° Feb
24° Mar
22° Apr
20° May
18° Jun
18° Jul
22° Aug
26° Sep
28° Oct
27° Nov
25° Dec

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