Weather in May in The Skeleton Coast
Planning a getaway to the Skeleton Coast this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Skeleton Coast in May?
The Skeleton Coast is a region in Namibia. May in the Skeleton Coast generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Henties Bay at 21°C and warm in Swakopmund at 26°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Swakopmund and 14°C in Henties Bay.
Precipitation
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1 mm in Swakopmund.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 0 hours of sunlight in Swakopmund. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at May's conditions in the Skeleton Coast, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Skeleton Coast's yearly weather, check out our the Skeleton Coast climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in the Skeleton Coast?
Swakopmund
In May Swakopmund generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Henties Bay
In May Henties Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit the Skeleton Coast?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Skeleton Coast with overall perfect weather in Swakopmund.
On average, the best time to visit the Skeleton Coast is in with generally perfect weather in Swakopmund.
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