The climate in Otavi during May can be summarized as mild and very dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Otavi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.7°C 47.6°F |
| Average temperature | 17.7°C 63.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 6 mm 0.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 2 days |
| Sea temperature | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
| Humidity | 44% |
| Windspeed | 4.3kph 3 mph |
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Otavi with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Otavi in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | December | 32.9°C 91.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 24.2°C 75.6°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 149mm 5.9ins |