When to go · Livingstone
Livingstone in September
Good month. Hot, dry; falls lower.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 16°C61°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- High
- Zambia overall
Verdict
GoodVoykit month rating for Livingstone
Hot, dry; falls lower.
Weather in September
- LivingstoneHighs around 32 °C, lows around 16 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 61 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Livingstone and the falls, Zambia · Livingstone, Mosi-oa-Tunyafine
Peak flow and spray March–May; Devil's Pool opens as water drops (about mid-August to January). By November the Zambian side can be a dry cliff.
Hot dry season
Low water: Devil's Pool and rafting open; game near the river.
Watch: Heat of 32-34 °C; the falls are thin.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Low water check
Roughly September to December · Victoria Falls, Devil's Pool
Swims and rafting open; the falls are thinner.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- High
- Prices · Zambia overall
- High
Zambia overall: Hot and dry; predators at water.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen