Etosha · SpringMonth summary
Etosha weather in May
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
1% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Etosha in May?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (29°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Visiting Etosha in May is a safe bet: great weather, only 1% chance of rain.
By trip type
Etosha in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Etosha. Temperatures rise (29°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Etosha.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 68°F | 90°F | 36% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 68°F | 88°F | 39% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 68°F | 86°F | 30% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ April | 64°F | 86°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ May | 59°F | 84°F | 1% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 54°F | 79°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 52°F | 79°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 57°F | 86°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 64°F | 93°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 October | 70°F | 97°F | 3% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ November | 72°F | 95°F | 17% | 0.0in | 12.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 72°F | 93°F | 29% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 7.3/10 |
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, Etosha averages 84°F, 1% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Etosha in May
Is May a good time to visit Etosha?
May is an excellent time to visit Etosha (score 9.1/10). With 84°F, 10.8h of sunshine and 1% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Etosha in May?
With 84°F and 10.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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