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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 99/100

Lüderitz in May

Excellent · 99/100Beach 54/100
High / low22° / 14°daily averages
Precipitation2 mm0 wet days
Sea14°surface temperature
26.65° S, 15.15° EElevation 16 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goLüderitz · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec99May
Best timeMay · Oct–Nov
May: high / low22° / 14°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Lüderitz averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 14° — mild weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 11%.

Days are 1.1° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1.2°. The sea averages 14°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 99/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Lüderitz.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:32 and sets at 18:21 local time, giving 10 h 49 min of daylight. Days shorten by 31 minutes over the month.

Why 99/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%98%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 54/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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
Windhoek
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Windhoek

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

Hardap Region
25°May high
1wet day
97score
Rehoboth
·Questions

Lüderitz in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Lüderitz?

May scores 99/100 for Lüderitz, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Lüderitz in May?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 14°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Lüderitz in May?

Lüderitz receives about 2 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 0 days.

Can you swim in Lüderitz in May?

The sea averages 14°C in May, cold for most swimmers.