AI-generatedLivingston at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – May
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 30.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,270 h
- Rain a year
- 2,577 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Livingston
Livingston has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Livingston is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Livingston
The best time to visit Livingston is from December to May. The sea reaches 30.2 °C in September, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The rainy season is from June to November; the wettest month is July with 320 mm.
Livingston through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Livingston in the dry season
Dec – May
Good
- 28–32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 108 rainy days in all
Livingston in the rainy season
Jun – Nov
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 164 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – May
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:4617:35
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:33–06:15 · evening 17:06–17:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:25–05:33 · evening 17:48–17:56
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Livingston compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The sea cools from 30° to 29°. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Livingston in October?
In October, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 309 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min05:46 – 17:35
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 81 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Livingston
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Livingston: score 79 against 69. In March, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in March. March has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 21° |
| Sea | 29.5° | 27.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 309 mm | 95 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Livingston month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January28° · Sea 27° · 5.1 h
In January, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 168 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
Livingston in January75February29° · Sea 27° · 6.8 h
In February, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 103 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
Livingston in February79March30° · Sea 28° · 7.4 h
In March, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 95 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
Livingston in March78April32° · Sea 29° · 8.0 h
In April, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 76 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
Livingston in April68May32° · Sea 30° · 7.3 h
In May, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 167 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
Livingston in May64June32° · Sea 30° · 5.9 h
In June, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 310 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
Livingston in June67July32° · Sea 30° · 5.8 h
In July, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 320 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
Livingston in July69August32° · Sea 30° · 6.7 h
In August, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 279 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
Livingston in August66September32° · Sea 30° · 6.2 h
In September, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 291 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
Livingston in September69October31° · Sea 30° · 5.6 h
In October, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 309 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
Livingston in October67November29° · Sea 28° · 5.0 h
In November, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 281 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
Livingston in November66December28° · Sea 27° · 4.8 h
In December, Livingston is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 177 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Livingston.
Livingston in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in May: 32°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Livingston
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (20°), the warmest in June (23°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 353 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 67 | 28° | 20° | 26.6° | 5.1 h | 19 | 168 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 29° | 21° | 26.9° | 6.8 h | 17 | 103 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 30° | 21° | 27.6° | 7.4 h | 15 | 95 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 32° | 22° | 28.6° | 8.0 h | 14 | 76 |
| MayMay | 68 | 32° | 23° | 29.5° | 7.3 h | 21 | 167 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 32° | 23° | 29.9° | 5.9 h | 28 | 310 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 32° | 23° | 29.6° | 5.8 h | 30 | 320 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 32° | 23° | 29.9° | 6.7 h | 29 | 279 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 32° | 23° | 30.2° | 6.2 h | 29 | 291 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 31° | 23° | 29.5° | 5.6 h | 26 | 309 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 29° | 22° | 28.2° | 5.0 h | 22 | 281 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 28° | 21° | 27.2° | 4.8 h | 22 | 177 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
15.83° N, 88.75° W · 16 m · America/Guatemala
Sea temperatureUp to 30° in September
Sea temperature in Livingston
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Livingston ranges from 26.6 °C in January to 30.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 29.5 and 30.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.6° | 25.9° | 27.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.9° | 26.2° | 27.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.6° | 28.3° | 29.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.1° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.9° | 29.2° | 30.7° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.6° | 29.0° | 30.2° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.9° | 29.4° | 30.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.2° | 29.5° | 30.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.2° | 26.6° | 27.7° | warm |
Sunshine2,270 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Livingston
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Livingston, 47 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain2,577 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Livingston: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Livingston has about 26 rainy days with 309 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 13 in August
UV index in Livingston
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in April: 13 km/h
Wind and clouds in Livingston
How breezy and how cloudy Livingston is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Livingston typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 81 % of the sky over Livingston: mostly overcast, with about 5.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity221 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Livingston
How often the day gets hot in Livingston (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Livingston has about 21 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Livingston
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Livingston in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Livingston has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 78) and its weakest during May half-term (score 67).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 45 min
- Distance
- 8,520 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Guatemala
- Currency
- Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +502
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Livingston lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Livingston vs Puerto Barrios
In October the holiday weather in Livingston and Puerto Barrios is about equally good (score 69 vs 69). During the day it is about as warm in Puerto Barrios as in Livingston. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Livingston | Puerto Barrios |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 26 |
| Best time | Dec – May | All year except Jun |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Guatemala in October: the best places
In October, Livingston ranks 1 of 5 destinations in this country.
- LivingstonThis page31°30°69
- 2Puerto Barrios31°30°69
- 3Guatemala City24°56
- 4Antigua Guatemala24°56
- 5Quetzaltenango20°53
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Frequently asked questions about Livingston
When is the best time to visit Livingston?
The best time to visit Livingston is from December to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Livingston?
The sea temperature in Livingston ranges from 26.6 °C in January to 30.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Livingston in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Livingston?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Livingston?
The rainy season is from June to November; the wettest month is July with 320 mm. The driest month is April with 76 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Livingston get?
Livingston gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Livingston in?
Livingston is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Livingston?
A nonstop flight from London to Livingston takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,520 km.
When is hurricane season in Livingston?
Livingston lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Livingston?
Livingston has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 78) and its weakest during May half-term (score 67). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 67, summer holidays 68, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 67.