Namibia temperatures in May

In Namibia in May the average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 24°C (75°F) in Henties Bay to 30°C (85°F) in Ondangwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (53°F) in Ondangwa and 13°C (55°F) in Henties Bay.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Namibia in May?

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • What is the warmest city in May in Namibia?
  • Ondangwa tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 11°C (53°F).

  • What is the coldest city in May in Namibia?
  • The coldest city in May in Namibia is Henties Bay when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 24°C (75°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 13°C (55°F).

  • How much sun does Namibia get in May?
  • May is generally a sunny month with an average of 253 hours of sunshine in Swakopmund during the whole month.

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