Windhoek Weather in May

What's the weather like in Windhoek (Khomas) in May 2024?

The climate in Windhoek during May can be summarized as mild and very dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Windhoek and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Windhoek weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23°C 73.3°F
Nightly temperature 9.1°C 48.3°F
Average temperature 16°C 60.8°F
Daily sunshine 10.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 6 mm 0.2 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 17.3°C 63.2°F
Humidity 36%
Windspeed 5kph 3 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Windhoek 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 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Windhoek

Windhoek average temperature in May

May rainfall

Windhoek average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Windhoek average rain in May

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 Windhoek in May 2024.

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Windhoek weather stats

Windhoek weather statistics
Hottest month: December 30.7°C 87.3°F
Driest month: August 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 11.1hrs
Coldest month: June 20.1°C 68.2°F
Wettest month: February 85mm 3.3ins
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