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Livingstone in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Livingstone in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Livingstone, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Livingstone in December 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Livingstone in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +30°C and approximately 2 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 23 rainy days and 168 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+15°C
Min.
+40°C
Max.
168 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Livingstone has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Livingstone in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Livingstone for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +37°C during the day to a minimum of +19°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +32°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +31°C.

Is Livingstone warm or cold in December?

Livingstone is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +33°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°C to +21°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Livingstone:

Climate in Livingstone in December

Livingstone weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+33°C+30°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+14°C+15°C+15°C
Max. temperature
+40°C+40°C+40°C
Rainfall
83 mm168 mm209 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
56%71%76%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
522
Cloudy days
643
Rainy days
172324
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +33°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +30°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 83 mm to 168 mm. Humidity rises from 56% to 71%. Winds are calmer in comparison to November, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in November to 2 in December.

Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Livingstone in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Livingstone is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Livingstone based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 183 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 57 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Livingstone, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Livingstone wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 209 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Livingstone?

This is the weather in Livingstone in December 2024:
1 December
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+31°C
2 December
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+34°C
3 December
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+36°C
4 December
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+37°C
5 December
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+37°C
6 December
☀️
+37°C
7 December
☀️
+37°C
8 December
☁️
+33°C
9 December
☀️
+35°C
10 December
☀️
+34°C
11 December
☁️
+30°C
12 December
☁️
+33°C
13 December
☁️
+34°C
14 December
☁️
+27°C
15 December
☁️
+29°C
16 December
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+28°C
17 December
☁️
+32°C
18 December
☁️
+35°C
19 December
☁️
+33°C
20 December
☁️
+33°C
21 December
☁️
+33°C
22 December
☁️
+29°C
23 December
🌧️
+27°C
24 December
☁️
+30°C
25 December
🌧️
+30°C
26 December
🌧️
+25°C
27 December
🌧️
+25°C
28 December
☁️
+26°C
29 December
☀️
+30°C
30 December
☀️
+31°C
31 December
☀️
+31°C
In December 2024 Livingstone had 11 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +37°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Livingstone climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Livingstone in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+28°C) and the highest in 2024 (+32°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 385 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 1173 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Livingstone in December:

Is December a good time to visit Livingstone?

December is a really good time to go to Livingstone. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Livingstone.

Can you sunbathe in Livingstone in December?

December is warm in Livingstone. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Livingstone rainy in December?

Livingstone is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Livingstone in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Livingstone in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Livingstone

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Livingstone, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.