Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Namaqua National Park, South Africa in May
Weather score55Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
15mm
Sun
7.5h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
55
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Namaqua National Park, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Namaqua National Park's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May15mm average rain
May is close to Namaqua National Park's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May7.5 hours average sun
May is one of Namaqua National Park's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May14°C average sea
May is below Namaqua National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May55 weather score
May scores below Namaqua National Park'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.