Monthly climate guide

Windhoek weather in May

May in Windhoek is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and night-time lows near 9°C (47°F). The month usually brings about 6 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and 3°C warmer than June.

What stands out in May

It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Windhoek.
Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 16°C, so pack a layer.
Only 2 months are cooler in Windhoek than May.
Rain is well below Windhoek's usual level (around 84% less).

Avg high

24°C

76°F

Avg low

9°C

47°F

Rainfall

6 mm

very dry

Humidity

42%

relative

Sky

16%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Windhoek weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Windhoek
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	32°C / 90°F	17°C / 62°F	81 mm	43%	57%
February	31°C / 87°F	17°C / 62°F	77 mm	49%	60%
March	29°C / 84°F	15°C / 59°F	113 mm	54%	53%
April	26°C / 79°F	12°C / 54°F	65 mm	53%	35%
May	24°C / 76°F	9°C / 47°F	6 mm	42%	16%
June	22°C / 71°F	5°C / 41°F	3 mm	37%	11%
July	22°C / 71°F	5°C / 40°F	0 mm	33%	14%
August	26°C / 78°F	8°C / 46°F	1 mm	24%	13%
September	30°C / 86°F	11°C / 52°F	4 mm	20%	18%
October	32°C / 90°F	14°C / 57°F	20 mm	21%	32%
November	33°C / 91°F	16°C / 60°F	19 mm	25%	41%
December	32°C / 90°F	16°C / 62°F	73 mm	37%	56%

What to pack for May

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is May a good time to visit Windhoek?

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Other Namibia cities in May

Swakopmund

24° / 16°C · 2 mm

Lüderitz

20° / 14°C · 5 mm

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Windhoek in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Windhoek?

Yes. May is one of the best months for Windhoek, with highs around 24°C and about 6 mm of rain.

How warm is Windhoek in May?

Average highs are about 24°C (76°F) and average lows about 9°C (47°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Windhoek in May?

Windhoek typically gets around 6 mm of rain in May — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Windhoek (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.