Météo à Livingstone (Victoria Falls) en mai
À Livingstone en mai : chaud, sec, avec un air pur — une excellente période pour y aller.
Mise à jour : septembre 2026 · normales climatiques issues de la réanalyse ERA5
N° 3 sur 12 mois à Livingstone · n° 271 sur 1413 dans le monde en mai · confort 88/100 (niveau A)
- Jour
- 27°C
- Nuit
- 14°C
- Jours de pluie
- 0
- Soleil
- 10.3 h
- Humidité
- 54%
- Durée du jour
- 11 h

Notes de voyageurs sur Livingstone en mai
Notes de Kasane, tout près (à 74 km)
Livingstone n’a pas encore ses propres notes pour mai — celles-ci portent sur Kasane, assez proche pour partager la même saison.
Kasane-forum threads on planning a Chobe and Victoria Falls combination describe early May as a genuinely comfortable window, posters organizing multi-day stays around game drives, river cruises and a side trip across the border. Regulars call this the start of the true dry season locally, conditions clear and settled with essentially no precipitation for the rest of the year. Posters describe daytime warmth as pleasant rather than punishing this early, mornings on the river notably cooler and worth a layer. Regulars call the Chobe riverfront already drawing strong elephant activity by May, the season's signature wildlife concentration building steadily through the peak months. Posters recommend a reputable local operator for combining Chobe activities with a Victoria Falls day trip. Regulars call Kasane a genuinely convenient base for this pairing. The record: 28.4C days feeling like 27C, 12C nights, a scant 0.1 days of measurable precipitation and 50 percent humidity.
Les autres mois à Livingstone
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Normales climatiques à Livingstone — mai
Moyennes mensuelles issues de la réanalyse ERA5. L’AQI est l’indice américain de qualité de l’air (US AQI) moyen du mois.
Affluence à Livingstone en mai
À quel point le lieu lui-même est fréquenté — vacances scolaires et grands départs, les mois signalés par la rédaction, et l’attrait que la météo leur donne. Jamais pris en compte dans le score de confort.
Fréquentévacances scolaires dans 3 des pays d’où viennent ses visiteurs, l’un de ses meilleurs mois côté météo(estimé)
Pic d’affluenceFréquentéIntersaisonCalme
Les meilleurs mois pour la météo à Livingstone
Classés selon le score de confort climatique propre à cette destination au fil de l’année — autre chose que son affluence (voir Affluence plus haut).
Meilleure météoÀ Livingstone, la météo est au top entre mai et juillet, avec un pic vers juin.
En mai, au programme : Victoria Falls at full flow.
Meilleure météoMétéo correcteMétéo la plus rude
Au programme à Livingstone en mai
Événements saisonniers récurrents, spectacles naturels, fermetures et vacances — sélectionnés et sourcés.
- Nature
Victoria Falls at full flow
15 févr. – 30 juin · en généralHautes eauxRisqueThe 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.
- Fermeture
Rafting shuts at peak flow
1 mars – 30 juin · en généralThe 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 mars – 31 juil. · en généralSaison du ciel étoiléRéserver tôtOn 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.
Tout près, il se passe quelque chose
À moins de 300 km de Livingstone — une excursion à la journée ou un saut de puce — avec quelque chose au programme ce mois-ci. Jamais pris en compte dans le score de confort.
Où se trouve Livingstone ?
Livingstone en mai — FAQ
- Est-ce une bonne période pour aller à Livingstone en mai ?
- À Livingstone en mai : chaud, sec, avec un air pur — une excellente période pour y aller. Sur le score de confort de SeasonMap, ce mois se classe au rang 3 sur 12 pour Livingstone (88/100).
- Quel temps fait-il à Livingstone en mai ?
- En mai, Livingstone affiche en moyenne une maximale de 26.7 °C et une minimale de 14.1 °C, avec environ 0.6 mm de pluie sur à peu près 0.1 jours de pluie.
- Quelle est la qualité de l’air à Livingstone en mai ?
- En mai, l’indice américain de qualité de l’air (US AQI) moyen à Livingstone tourne autour de 27.
À moins de 300 km : Lunar rainbow nights à Victoria Falls, vers 15 févr. – 15 juil.