Namibia · SpringMonth summary
Namibia weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
1% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Namibia in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Namibia. September remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Namibia in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal conditions for families — pleasant weather and outdoor activities accessible Spring marks the start of the good season in Namibia. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 18°C | 31°C | 28% | 2.8 | 12.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 18°C | 30°C | 33% | 2.3 | 12.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 16°C | 28°C | 25% | 1.6 | 11.9h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ April | 14°C | 26°C | 10% | 0.5 | 11.2h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 24°C | 1% | 0.0 | 10.6h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 8°C | 22°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.3h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 8°C | 22°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.3h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 10°C | 25°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 13°C | 29°C | 2% | 0.0 | 11.7h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 16°C | 31°C | 6% | 0.3 | 12.1h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 17°C | 32°C | 10% | 0.5 | 12.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 18°C | 32°C | 25% | 1.5 | 12.9h | 8.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Namibia averages 24°C, 1% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Namibia in May
Is May a good time to visit Namibia?
May is an excellent time to visit Namibia (score 8.7/10). With 24°C, 10.6h of sunshine and 1% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Namibia in May?
With 24°C and 10.6h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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