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Swakopmund in May
The weather in May
In May, Swakopmund averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 14° — warm weather by day. Expect around 1 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 9%.
Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change. The sea averages 15°, too cold for most swimmers.
May scores 99/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Swakopmund.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:28 and sets at 18:30 local time, giving 11 h 02 min of daylight. Days shorten by 25 minutes over the month.
Why 99/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 72/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Swakopmund this month
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Swakopmund in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Swakopmund?
May scores 99/100 for Swakopmund, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 25°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Swakopmund in May?
Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 14°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Swakopmund in May?
Swakopmund receives about 1 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Swakopmund in May?
The sea averages 15°C in May, cold for most swimmers.