May weather forecast
Namibia

May in Namibia marks the official start of the dry, cool winter season. Across the country, temperatures continue to decrease, with average values ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 25°C (77°F). The already low rainfall levels from April continue to diminish, with May recording an average precipitation of less than 10mm (0.39"), indicating the onset of the drier months.

In Windhoek, situated on the Central Plateau, temperatures in May range between 8°C (46.4°F) to 24°C (75.2°F). Rainfall becomes rare, marking the transition to the characteristically arid winter months. Despite the cooler weather, the amount of sunshine remains high, making days pleasantly warm and nights cold.

The coastal cities of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, under the influence of the Benguela Current, maintain cooler temperatures compared to the rest of the country. In these areas, May temperatures usually fluctuate between 11°C (51.8°F) to 23°C (73.4°F). The prevalence of fog, especially during morning hours, persists, providing a cooling effect in contrast to the warmer inland temperatures.

Compared to April, May brings about a distinct shift in Namibia's weather, with the rainy season completely ending, and the arid, colder winter season setting in. As the country moves into June, the dry conditions persist, and temperatures continue to fall, particularly during the night.

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• Windhoek - May »
  On the last day of May, in Windhoek, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:14 CAT. May manifests as a step further into the dry season in Windhoek, characterized by minimal rainfall and cooler temperatures compared to April.
• Swakopmund - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Swakopmund sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:24 CAT. On the first day of May in Swakopmund, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 18:36.
• Walvis Bay - May »
  In Walvis Bay, Namibia, in May, the average water temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F). In Walvis Bay in May, the average water temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F).
• Oshakati - May »
  On the first day of May in Oshakati sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:37. Oshakati indicates an average high-temperature of a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F) in May, showing minor variation from April's 30.1°C (86.2°F).
• Rundu - May »
  On the first day of May in Rundu sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:21. Rundu experiences its driest month in May, with rainfall almost disappearing, registering a meagre 1mm (0.04").
• Otjiwarongo - May »
  On the first day of May in Otjiwarongo sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:30. The initiation of May in Otjiwarongo sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F), showing minor variations from the previous month.
• Luderitz - May »
  May signifies the onset of colder months in Luderitz, with average high temperatures dropping to 23.5°C (74.3°F) and average lows to 16.3°C (61.3°F). In Luderitz in May, the average water temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F).
• Tsumeb - May »
  May signifies the first month in the year in Tsumeb with negligible rainfall of only 2mm (0.08"), rendering it a perfect time for travellers looking for sunnier outdoor experiences. On the first day of May in Tsumeb sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:27.
• Katima Mulilo - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Katima Mulilo, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:55 CAT. The months with the most sunshine in Katima Mulilo are May, July through September, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
• Gobabis - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Gobabis sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:07 CAT. What is the last month it rains in Gobabis?
• Keetmanshoop - May »
  The months with the least sunshine in Keetmanshoop are February, April through June, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine. On the first day of May in Keetmanshoop, Namibia, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:17.