Etosha National Park Weather in May

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

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Okaukuejo Namutoni

Considering a trip to Etosha National Park, Namibia this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Etosha National Park in May

Etosha National Park, Namibia is a region in Namibia. May in Etosha National Park generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Okaukuejo. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Etosha National Park, Namibia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.4 mm (0.1 in) in Okaukuejo.

Explore Etosha National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Etosha National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Okaukuejo)

January33°C (91°F) February32°C (90°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) This monthJune27°C (81°F) July27°C (81°F) August30°C (86°F) September34°C (93°F) October36°C (97°F) November35°C (95°F) December34°C (93°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Etosha National Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Etosha National Park.

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 Etosha National Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Etosha National Park, Namibia?

Temperature range in Etosha National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in Etosha National Park (May)

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
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Namutoni

In May Namutoni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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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 Etosha National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Okaukuejo 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Namutoni 31°C (88°F) 15°C (59°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)

Etosha National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Etosha National Park, Namibia in May?

In May, Etosha National Park, Namibia generally has pleasant weather conditions. Okaukuejo sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Etosha National Park, Namibia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Okaukuejo peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in May, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does Etosha National Park, Namibia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Etosha National Park, Namibia. Okaukuejo averages only about 1.4 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Etosha National Park, Namibia?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Okaukuejo, May might be a good time to visit Etosha National Park, Namibia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June and July provide perfect weather in Okaukuejo. On the other hand, the months of January, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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