Livingstone (Victoria Falls) weather in March

March in Livingstone: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Livingstone🇿🇲 Zambia · Zambia, Zimbabwe & Malawi · National park74
  1. 59Jan
  2. 67Feb
  3. 74Mar
  4. 81Apr
  5. 88May
  6. 92Jun
  7. 91Jul
  8. 84Aug
  9. 62Sep
  10. 50Oct
  11. 60Nov
  12. 65Dec

#6 of 12 months in Livingstone · #764 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 74/100 (tier B)

Days
29°C
Nights
20°C
Wet days
13
Sun
10.4 h
Humidity
72%
Daylight
12 h
Livingstone, Zambia
Photo: YWAM Livingstone · CC BY-SA 4.0

Traveller notes on Livingstone in March

Notes from nearby Victoria Falls (10 km away)

Livingstone doesn't have its own notes for March yet — these are about Victoria Falls, close enough to share the season.

Victoria Falls-forum threads on a March visit describe this as genuinely full flood, posters naming February through July as the broader flood window with March and April as the actual peak. Regulars call a raincoat practically mandatory at both the Zimbabwe and Zambia viewpoints, several posters naming spray that soaks visitors within seconds of arriving. Posters call scenic flights genuinely spectacular in February and March specifically, several regulars naming spray visible for miles as the reason this window photographs so well from the air. Regulars call road conditions in the surrounding parks a real factor in March, several threads warning rain can make some routes genuinely difficult to navigate. Posters recommend packing real waterproof gear regardless of how the rest of the trip looks, several regulars calling this standard given how soaked visitors get at the falls themselves. The record: 28.6C days, 19.6C nights, 79.9mm across nearly 12 days and 71 percent humidity.
VictoriaFallsMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · about Victoria Falls · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Livingstone-forum threads on a February visit describe conditions as genuinely mid-rain-season with unpredictable rainfall and persistent overcast alongside clear days. Regulars call water flow and spray genuinely at or near peak by February, several threads naming this as providing dramatic views even as spray reduces sight. Posters call helicopter flights genuinely fifty-fifty for clearance, several regulars naming flights more spectacular when they run due to massive water volume. Regulars call certain tours genuinely seasonal, several threads naming some operators restricting activities to May through October. Posters call ponchos genuinely non-negotiable near main viewpoints, several regulars naming spray as why many get drenched. Regulars recommend tempering photo expectations, several threads naming this standard. Posters recommend real flexible plans around the weather, several regulars calling this standard given unpredictability. The record: 28.4C days, 20C nights, 188mm.
LivingstoneFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Livingstone-forum threads on an April visit describe Victoria Falls water flow as genuinely increasing toward a strong, scenic level, posters naming April as when the falls start looking genuinely impressive after the wet season buildup. Regulars call mist and spray a real factor at high flow, several posters warning fog can obscure some viewpoints even as the sheer volume of water impresses. Posters call April a real transition point, several regulars naming a shift from intense downpours earlier in the wet season to lighter, sporadic showers by now. Regulars call a raincoat still genuinely worth packing for the falls themselves, several threads naming the spray zone as soaking regardless of the forecast. Posters recommend timing a falls visit for clearer viewing when possible, several regulars calling this standard given how much mist can vary hour to hour. The record: 27.9C days, 17.5C nights, 29.3mm across over 5 days and 65 percent humidity.
LivingstoneAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Livingstone-forum threads on October weather describe this as genuinely the hottest stretch, posters calling it the local run-up to summer with none of the relief daily storms bring once the season turns. Regulars call daytime readings capable of reaching the low forties Celsius, a serious factor for extended time outdoors. Posters call game viewing genuinely excellent despite the heat, animals concentrating around rivers and permanent water sources in real, reliable numbers. Regulars call October weather occasionally unpredictable, a freak cold front capable of moving through late in the dry stretch. Posters recommend real sun protection and more water than feels necessary, dehydration a genuine risk in this heat. Regulars call October worth visiting for the wildlife concentration alone, timing activity around cooler morning and evening hours standard advice. The record: 34.9C days feeling like 34C, 20.9C nights, a scant 2.2 days of measurable precipitation and 32 percent humidity.
LivingstoneOctoberRegular · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Livingstone-forum threads on current conditions describe August as sitting within the region's cool, dry stretch, comfortable daytime readings and genuinely cold nights typical this deep into winter. Posters call this among the most physically comfortable months to visit, warm rather than intense by day, a real relief from the more punishing heat that builds later in the season. Regulars describe the Zambezi as still carrying decent flow, Devil's Pool access generally possible though posters call it genuinely dependent on that season's water level, not guaranteed any given week. Posters recommend real layers for early morning activities regardless of how warm the afternoon runs. Regulars call August through October the classic tradeoff window. Posters recommend checking current Devil's Pool status directly with an operator. The record: 29.1C days feeling like 27C, 13.8C nights, a low 36 percent humidity and 10.7 hours of sun.
LivingstoneAugustRegular · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Livingstone climate normals — March

Daytime high29°C / 83°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low20°C / 67°F
Feels like (high)31°C / 88°F
Rainfall95 mm / 3.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days13 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point18°C / 64°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight12.2 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)24🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Livingstone in March

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)

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Best months for Livingstone's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherLivingstone's weather peaks May–July, best around June.

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What's on in Livingstone in March

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Nature

    Victoria Falls at full flow

    15 Feb – 30 Jun · usuallyHigh waterRisk

    The Zambezi fills from late February and peaks in April, when the spray soaks you on the footbridge and the falls vanish inside their own cloud. Tremendous noise, very little view.

  • Closure

    Rafting shuts at peak flow

    1 Mar – 30 Jun · usually

    The operators pull off the rapids under the falls at high water, roughly March to June, and run a shorter trip from further downstream instead. The full run below the Boiling Pot only comes back as the river drops. Source ↗

  • Nature

    Lunar rainbow nights

    1 Mar – 31 Jul · usuallyDark-sky seasonBook early

    On the two or three nights around each full moon while the spray is still high, there is enough moonlight for a moonbow over the gorge, and the park opens after dark for it. Tickets are limited and dated.

  • Season

    The rains

    15 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyMonsoon

    Afternoon storms and green bush. The falls are filling rather than full, the game in Mosi-oa-Tunya spreads out, and the town is at its quietest and cheapest.

What's on around the world in March →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Livingstone — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Livingstone in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Livingstone?
March in Livingstone: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Livingstone on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
What is the weather like in Livingstone in March?
In March, Livingstone averages a daily high of 28.5°C and a low of 19.5°C, with about 94.8 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Livingstone in March?
Livingstone has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in March.

Within 300 km: Victoria Falls' Lunar rainbow nights around 15 Feb – 15 Jul.