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.
Daytime temperature | 23°C 73.3°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Hottest month: | December | 30.7°C 87.3°F |
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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 |