Namibia weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Namibia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Namibia in May?
The weather in Namibia in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Henties Bay at 21°C to very warm in Epupa at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Epupa and 14°C in Henties Bay.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Epupa with an average of 0.3 mm to low rainfall in Grünau with 6.3 mm. Swakopmund experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 0 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For specific regional insights in Namibia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Namibia climate page.
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Average weather in Swakopmund
In May Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C 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 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and almost no 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 high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C 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 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Namibia?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Swakopmund, May might be a good time to visit Namibia.
On average, the best time to visit Namibia is in with generally perfect weather in Swakopmund.
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