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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 98/100

Windhoek in May

Excellent · 98/100
High / low23° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation4 mm1 wet days
Cloud cover7%monthly average
22.56° S, 17.08° EElevation 1,700 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goWindhoek · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec98May
Best timeJun–Aug
May: high / low23° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Windhoek averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 4 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 7%.

Days are 2.5° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 2.6°.

May scores 98/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Windhoek. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:17 and sets at 18:20 local time, giving 11 h 03 min of daylight. Days shorten by 25 minutes over the month.

Why 98/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%93%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

May against the year

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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
Rehoboth
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Rehoboth

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

Windhoek in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Windhoek?

May scores 98/100 for Windhoek, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 23°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Windhoek in May?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 10°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Windhoek in May?

Windhoek receives about 4 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 1 days.