Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Namibia in May
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.9h 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
25°C
Rain
3mm
Sun
8.9h
Sea
4°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 4°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Namibia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May25°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Namibia's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May3mm average rain
May is one of Namibia's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.9 hours average sun
May is one of Namibia's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May4°C average sea
May is close to Namibia's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
May72 weather score
May sits close to Namibia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
