Windhoek weather in May [2026]

Month summary

Windhoek weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

52°F – 75°F

🌧 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 Windhoek in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 75°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.6h/d

Our take: May is absolutely stellar for visiting Windhoek—you're looking at mild, sunny days perfect for exploring without breaking a sweat. Temperatures hover between 11–24°C, so pack layers for those crisp mornings and evenings, while rain is virtually nonexistent. With over 10 hours of daily sunshine and near-perfect conditions, this is ideal for anyone seeking comfortable weather for sightseeing and outdoor adventures.

By trip type

Windhoek in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Windhoek. Temperatures rise (24°F) 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	64°F	88°F	28%	0.1in	12.6h	8.0/10
🌤️ February	64°F	86°F	33%	0.1in	12.0h	8.0/10
🌤️ March	61°F	82°F	25%	0.1in	11.9h	8.8/10
☀️ April	57°F	79°F	10%	0.0in	11.2h	8.9/10
🌤️ May	52°F	75°F	1%	0.0in	10.6h	8.7/10
🌤️ June	46°F	72°F	0%	0.0in	10.3h	8.4/10
🌤️ July	46°F	72°F	0%	0.0in	10.3h	8.4/10
☀️ August	50°F	77°F	0%	0.0in	11.2h	9.0/10
☀️ September	55°F	84°F	2%	0.0in	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ October	61°F	88°F	6%	0.0in	12.1h	8.6/10
☀️ November	63°F	90°F	10%	0.0in	12.9h	8.4/10
🌤️ December	64°F	90°F	25%	0.1in	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, Windhoek averages 75°F, 1% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10. See methodology →

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