Hardap region Weather in May

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

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Naukluft Mountains Sesriem Mariental

Thinking about venturing to Hardap region, Namibia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Hardap region in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Naukluft Mountains to 29°C (84°F) in Sesriem. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Sesriem and 11°C (52°F) in Naukluft Mountains.

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

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3.7 mm (0.1 in) in Naukluft Mountains.

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Best Places to Visit in Hardap region 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 Hardap region

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

Temperature range in Hardap region (May)

Precipitation variation in Hardap region (May)

Naukluft Mountains

In May Naukluft Mountains generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Naukluft Mountains →

Sesriem

In May Sesriem generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sesriem →

Mariental

In May Mariental generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mariental →

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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 Hardap region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Naukluft Mountains 26°C (79°F) 11°C (52°F) 3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Sesriem 29°C (84°F) 12°C (54°F) 3.8 mm (0.1 in)
Mariental 28°C (82°F) 11°C (52°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)

Hardap region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hardap region, Namibia in May?

May in Hardap region, Namibia brings perfect weather. In Naukluft Mountains, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Hardap region, Namibia in May?

Naukluft Mountains averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does Hardap region, Namibia get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Hardap region, Namibia during May, with Naukluft Mountains averaging close to 3.7 mm (0.1 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Hardap region, Namibia?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Hardap region, Namibia. Typically, the climate in Naukluft Mountains is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Hardap region, Namibia is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Naukluft Mountains. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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