Swakopmund

Erongo Region Weather in May

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

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Swakopmund Karibib

Planning a journey to Erongo Region, 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 Erongo Region in May

Erongo Region, Namibia is a region in Namibia. May in Erongo Region generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Swakopmund to 29°C (84°F) in Karibib. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Karibib and 14°C (57°F) in Swakopmund.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Erongo Region, Namibia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1 mm (0.04 in) in Swakopmund.

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.

Explore Erongo Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Erongo Region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Swakopmund)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August22°C (72°F) September22°C (72°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Erongo Region in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Erongo Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Erongo Region

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

Temperature range in Erongo Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Erongo Region (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 excellent that month.

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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
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Swakopmund →

Karibib

In May Karibib 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 excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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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 Erongo Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Swakopmund 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Karibib 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 2.1 mm (0.1 in)

Erongo Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Erongo Region, Namibia in May?

May in Erongo Region, Namibia brings excellent weather. In Swakopmund, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Erongo Region, 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 Erongo Region, Namibia get a lot of rain in May?

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

Is May a Good Time to Visit Erongo Region, Namibia?

Given the typically excellent weather conditions in Swakopmund, May might be a good time to visit Erongo Region, Namibia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly excellent weather in Swakopmund.

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