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Livingstone in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Livingstone in January 2026

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Livingstone in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +29°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 24 rainy days in the month and around 209 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+15°C
Min.
+40°C
Max.
209 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Livingstone has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Livingstone in January

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

Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +17°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +27°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +27°C.

Is Livingstone warm or cold in January?

Livingstone is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +30°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +21°C to +20°C.

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

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

Climate in Livingstone in January

Livingstone weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+30°C+29°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+15°C+15°C+15°C
Max. temperature
+40°C+40°C+38°C
Rainfall
168 mm209 mm157 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
71%76%76%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
433
Rainy days
232421
Snowy days
000

January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December. It’s getting colder in January. From +30°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +29°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 168 mm to 209 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Livingstone is gradually decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Livingstone based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 97% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 345 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 43 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January 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 January in Livingstone?

This is the weather in Livingstone in January 2024:
1 January
🌧️
+24°C
2 January
🌧️
+22°C
3 January
🌧️
+28°C
4 January
☁️
+26°C
5 January
☁️
+28°C
6 January
☁️
+28°C
7 January
☁️
+27°C
8 January
☁️
+23°C
9 January
☁️
+27°C
10 January
🌧️
+29°C
11 January
☁️
+27°C
12 January
🌧️
+29°C
13 January
☁️
+29°C
14 January
☁️
+28°C
15 January
☁️
+27°C
16 January
☁️
+30°C
17 January
🌧️
+28°C
18 January
🌧️
+25°C
19 January
🌧️
+27°C
20 January
☁️
+26°C
21 January
🌧️
+25°C
22 January
🌧️
+27°C
23 January
🌧️
+25°C
24 January
🌧️
+23°C
25 January
🌧️
+25°C
26 January
🌧️
+23°C
27 January
☁️
+26°C
28 January
☁️
+30°C
29 January
☁️
+31°C
30 January
☁️
+31°C
31 January
☁️
+27°C
In January 2024 Livingstone had 0 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 January 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Livingstone?

It’s always a good time to visit Livingstone, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Livingstone in January?

January 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 January?

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

Is it sunny in Livingstone in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Livingstone in January, 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.