Otjozondjupa Region Weather in May

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

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Otjiwarongo Grootfontein Okahandja

Planning a journey to Otjozondjupa 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 Otjozondjupa Region in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Otjiwarongo.

For a closer look at conditions across Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.7 mm (0.1 in) in Otjiwarongo.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Otjiwarongo enjoys approximately 291 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Otjozondjupa Region by month

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

January32°C (90°F) February31°C (88°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August29°C (84°F) September32°C (90°F) October34°C (93°F) November34°C (93°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Otjozondjupa Region in May

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

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

Temperature range in Otjozondjupa Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Otjozondjupa Region (May)

Otjiwarongo

In May Otjiwarongo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
291 hours
308 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Grootfontein

In May Grootfontein 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 excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
291 hours
309 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Okahandja

In May Okahandja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
310 hours
309 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
a single day
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 Otjozondjupa Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Otjiwarongo 28°C (82°F) 12°C (54°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Grootfontein 28°C (82°F) 11°C (52°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Okahandja 27°C (81°F) 11°C (52°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)

Otjozondjupa Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia generally has excellent weather conditions. Otjiwarongo sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

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

In Otjiwarongo, the average daytime high in May is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia during May, with Otjiwarongo averaging close to 1.7 mm (0.1 in).

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia. Typically, the climate in Otjiwarongo is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Otjiwarongo. On the other hand, the months of October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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