Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Walvis Bay, Namibia in May
Weather score57Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
57
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 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Walvis Bay, Namibia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May21°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May1mm average rain
May is close to Walvis Bay's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May6.9 hours average sun
May is one of Walvis Bay's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to July and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May15°C average sea
May is below Walvis Bay's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May57 weather score
May sits close to Walvis Bay's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
