Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia in May
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°C average high
May is close to Skeleton Coast National Park'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.
Rain
May1mm average rain
May is close to Skeleton Coast National Park's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May7.2 hours average sun
May sits close to Skeleton Coast National Park's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsNovember to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May16°C average sea
May is close to Skeleton Coast National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May56 weather score
May sits close to Skeleton Coast National Park's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.