Windhoek Weather in May
Namibia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (76°F)
Avg low9°C (48°F)
Rainfall7 mm (0.3 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In May, Windhoek has average highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F). The month is very dry, with about 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain spread over 1 day. You get roughly 10.9 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Windhoek?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Windhoek. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (76°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C (48°F) |
| Daily mean | 16°C (60°F) |
| Rainfall | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 41% |
| Cloud cover | 21% |
| Daylight | 10.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.9 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C cooler than April, with 42 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Windhoek in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Windhoek weather in other months
Jan31°C / 17°C115 mmFairFeb30°C / 16°C103 mmFairMar29°C / 15°C92 mmGoodApr27°C / 12°C49 mmExcellentMay24°C / 9°C7 mmExcellentJun22°C / 5°C2 mmExcellentJul22°C / 5°C0 mmExcellentAug26°C / 8°C1 mmExcellentSep30°C / 11°C4 mmExcellentOct32°C / 14°C23 mmGoodNov32°C / 15°C30 mmGoodDec32°C / 16°C66 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit WindhoekJune →
Nearby in May
- Gaborone26°C · 8 mm
- Victoria Falls29°C · 3 mm
- Soweto21°C · 16 mm
- Pretoria24°C · 14 mm
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm
- Cape Town18°C · 63 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.