May verdict

Lüderitz, Namibia in May

Weather score57Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

20°C

Rain

3mm

Sun

8.4h

Sea

14°C

Weather score

57

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Lüderitz, Namibia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May20°C average high

May is close to Lüderitz's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May3mm average rain

May is close to Lüderitz's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

May8.4 hours average sun

May is one of the less sunny months locally, though average sunshine is still strong by holiday standards.

Brightest monthsJanuary and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May14°C average sea

May is close to Lüderitz's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to April and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May57 weather score

May scores below Lüderitz's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.