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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 90/100

Outjo in May

Excellent · 90/100
High / low27° / 13°daily averages
Precipitation2 mm1 wet days
Cloud cover7%monthly average
20.11° S, 16.15° EElevation 1,258 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goOutjo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec90May
Best timeMay–Jul
May: high / low27° / 13°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Outjo averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 13° — warm weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 7%.

Days are 1.7° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 2.5°.

May scores 90/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Outjo.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:17 and sets at 18:28 local time, giving 11 h 10 min of daylight. Days shorten by 22 minutes over the month.

Why 90/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%79%
Dry days · 33%96%
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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2

Swakopmund

Erongo Region
25°May high
0wet days
99score
Swakopmund
Lüderitz
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3

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

Outjo in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Outjo?

May scores 90/100 for Outjo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 27°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Outjo in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 13°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Outjo in May?

Outjo receives about 2 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 1 days.