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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 97/100

Oranjemund in May

Excellent · 97/100Beach 38/100
High / low20° / 13°daily averages
Precipitation6 mm1 wet days
Sea14°surface temperature
28.55° S, 16.43° EElevation 25 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goOranjemund · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec97May
Best timeOct–Dec
May: high / low20° / 13°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Oranjemund averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 13° — mild weather by day. Expect around 6 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 21%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June is cooler again by about 1°. The sea averages 14°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 97/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Oranjemund. For the most comfortable weather, consider October, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:30 and sets at 18:13 local time, giving 10 h 43 min of daylight. Days shorten by 34 minutes over the month.

Why 97/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%91%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 38/100 (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
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

Oranjemund in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Oranjemund?

May scores 97/100 for Oranjemund, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 20°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Oranjemund in May?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 13°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Oranjemund in May?

Oranjemund receives about 6 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Oranjemund in May?

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