Namibia weather in May
What is the weather like in Namibia in May?
The weather conditions in Namibia in May are generally perfect.
During May in Namibia, the average maximum temperature varies from pleasant in Walvis Bay with 19°C (66°F) to high in Etosha National Park with 30°C (85°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Etosha National Park and 12°C (54°F) in Walvis Bay.
Precipitation in May varies from almost no in Etosha National Park with an average of 0mm (0inch) of rainfall to low in Gobabis with 8mm (0.3inch).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Namibia.
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Popular destinations in Namibia
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Namibia?
Average weather in Swakopmund
In May Swakopmund generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Windhoek
In May Windhoek generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Walvis Bay
In May Walvis Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Okaukuejo
In May Okaukuejo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Omaruru
In May Omaruru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Namibia.
Is May the best time to go to Namibia?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Namibia with commonly perfect weather in Swakopmund.
On average the best time to visit Namibia is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December with generally perfect weather in Swakopmund.
The worst months are August, September and October that can have pleasant weather conditions.
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