Skeleton Coast Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Skeleton Coast, Namibia in May.

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Henties Bay

Planning a trip to the Skeleton Coast, Namibia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Skeleton Coast in May

The Skeleton Coast, Namibia is a region in Namibia. May in the Skeleton Coast generally has pleasant temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Henties Bay.

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

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.3 mm (0.1 in) in Henties Bay.

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Best Places to Visit in the Skeleton Coast in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 the Skeleton Coast

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in the Skeleton Coast, Namibia?

Henties Bay

In May Henties Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
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Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
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Monthly rainfall
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
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Climate in Henties Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Skeleton Coast, in Namibia.

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.

The Skeleton Coast weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Skeleton Coast, Namibia in May?

Expect perfect weather across the Skeleton Coast, Namibia in May. The popular destination of Henties Bay averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Skeleton Coast, Namibia in May?

Average temperatures in the Skeleton Coast, Namibia during May range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Henties Bay.

Does the Skeleton Coast, Namibia get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Henties Bay averages just 1.3 mm (0.1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Skeleton Coast, Namibia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Skeleton Coast, Namibia?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Skeleton Coast, Namibia with overall perfect weather in Henties Bay. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Skeleton Coast, Namibia is in with generally perfect weather in Henties Bay.

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