Namibia

Namibia Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Namibia in May.

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Swakopmund Windhoek Walvis Bay Okaukuejo

Planning a journey to Namibia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect 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.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Henties Bay at 21°C (70°F) to very warm in Epupa at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Epupa and 14°C (57°F) in Henties Bay.

For a closer look at conditions across Namibia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Epupa with an average of 0.3 mm (0.01 in) to low rainfall in Grünau with 6.3 mm (0.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during May. Swakopmund experiences about 0 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Namibia in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Namibia

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Namibia?

Temperature range in Namibia (May)

Precipitation variation in Namibia (May)

Swakopmund

In May Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
0 hours
0 hours
0 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Swakopmund →

Windhoek

In May Windhoek generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
310 hours
309 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Windhoek →

Walvis Bay

In May Walvis Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
253 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Walvis Bay →

Okaukuejo

In May Okaukuejo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Okaukuejo →

Omaruru

In May Omaruru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Omaruru →

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In our records: Namibia May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Namibia in our climate database (2003 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Namibia reached 49°C (120°F) in Okaukuejo on May 27, 2015.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Namibia in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Swakopmund 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Windhoek 24°C (75°F) 9°C (48°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Walvis Bay 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Okaukuejo 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Otjiwarongo 28°C (82°F) 12°C (54°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Koës 27°C (81°F) 11°C (52°F) 4.5 mm (0.2 in)

Namibia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Namibia in May?

In May, Namibia generally has perfect weather conditions. Swakopmund sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Namibia in May?

Swakopmund averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does Namibia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Namibia. Swakopmund averages only about 1 mm (0.04 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good 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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