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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 89/100

Katima Mulilo in May

Excellent · 89/100
High / low27° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation3 mm0 wet days
Cloud cover9%monthly average
17.50° S, 24.28° EElevation 951 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goKatima Mulilo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89May
Best timeMay–Jul
May: high / low27° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Katima Mulilo averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 15° — warm weather by day. Expect around 3 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 9%.

Days are 1.8° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 2.5°.

May scores 89/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Katima Mulilo.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:41 and sets at 17:59 local time, giving 11 h 18 min of daylight. Days shorten by 19 minutes over the month.

Why 89/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%76%
Dry days · 33%97%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Namibia's best in May

Where to go in May
Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay

Erongo Region
21°May high
0wet days
99score
Walvis Bay
Swakopmund
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Swakopmund

Erongo Region
25°May high
0wet days
99score
Swakopmund
Lüderitz
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Lüderitz

Karas Region
22°May high
0wet days
99score
Lüderitz
Windhoek
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Windhoek

Khomas Region
23°May high
1wet day
98score
Windhoek
·Questions

Katima Mulilo in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Katima Mulilo?

May scores 89/100 for Katima Mulilo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 27°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Katima Mulilo in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 15°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Katima Mulilo in May?

Katima Mulilo receives about 3 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 0 days.