Kunene Region Weather in May

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

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Opuwo Outjo

Thinking about venturing to Kunene 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 Kunene Region in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Opuwo. 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 explore the conditions in Kunene Region, Namibia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.7 mm (0.03 in) in Opuwo.

Explore Kunene Region by month

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

January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May29°C (84°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August30°C (86°F) September33°C (91°F) October34°C (93°F) November33°C (91°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kunene Region in May

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

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 Kunene Region

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

Temperature range in Kunene Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Kunene Region (May)

Opuwo

In May Opuwo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Outjo

In May Outjo 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)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
291 hours
308 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
very good
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 Kunene Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Opuwo 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Outjo 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)

Kunene Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Kunene Region, Namibia brings excellent weather. In Opuwo, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Kunene Region, Namibia in May?

Opuwo averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Kunene Region, Namibia get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Opuwo averages just 0.7 mm (0.03 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Kunene Region, Namibia.

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Kunene Region, Namibia. Typically, the climate in Opuwo is excellent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Kunene Region, Namibia is in May, June and July with generally excellent weather in Opuwo. The weather in October, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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