Windhoek weather in May (Namibia)

Will it be warm or cold in Windhoek this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Windhoek is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Windhoek in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 310 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Windhoek. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Windhoek climate page with graphs.

 

Windhoek, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 4 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 32%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 310 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Namibia in May

Find out more about the weather in Namibia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Windhoek, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Windhoek.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Namibia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Namibia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.