May in Otjiwarongo brings high temperatures, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and nights dropping to 12°C (54°F). Rainfall is very low this month, averaging just 1.7 mm (0.1 in).
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. April, May, June, July and August typically offer the best weather for Otjiwarongo.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Otjiwarongo spanning 34 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 21 years of weather observations (2005-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Otjiwarongo.
Find out more about the weather in Namibia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Namibia in May →
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).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Otjiwarongo in May. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Dry conditions mean you won't need to worry about rain protection. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in May - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Okaukuejo
30°C (86°F) Omaruru29°C (84°F) Otjiwarongo
28°C (82°F) Swakopmund26°C (79°F) Rand Rifles25°C (77°F) Voigtland24°C (75°F) Windhoek24°C (75°F) Walvis Bay
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