Climate guide for Etosha, Namibia

Etosha in May

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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May · Namibia

Best time to visit Etosha in MayWeather, crowds & prices

May score

6.9/10

Ranked #8 of 12 months

Full year for Etosha
Avg temp
23°C
Rainfall
8 mm
Humidity
43%
Sunny days
23
Crowd Density
Moderate Crowds
Average Expenses
$$ · Moderate Cost ($$)

May in Etosha scores 6.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - a lower-scoring month (#8 of 12). Expect around 23°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 23 sunny days this month.

Etosha's salt pan and waterholes concentrate wildlife—elephants, rhinos, and lions against stark white-basin horizons. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.

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