Fish River Canyon in May sees high daytime temperatures of 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows of 11°C (52°F). With just 4.4 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall expected, it's a dry month overall.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Fish River Canyon.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Fish River Canyon spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 20 years of weather observations (2006-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Fish River Canyon.
Find out more about the weather in Namibia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Namibia in May →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Fish River Canyon in May. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Dry conditions mean you won't need to worry about rain protection.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in May - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Okaukuejo
30°C (86°F) Omaruru29°C (84°F) Otjiwarongo
28°C (82°F) Swakopmund26°C (79°F) Rand Rifles25°C (77°F) Voigtland24°C (75°F) Windhoek24°C (75°F) Walvis Bay
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