May · Namibia
Best time to visit Lüderitz in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lüderitz in May
Average temperature 16°C, 2 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Lüderitz scores 9.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 2 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Luderitz sits on a rocky Namibian bay, with a ghost diamond town and German colonial buildings behind it.
May ranks 9th of 12 for Lüderitz — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 2 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Lüderitz at 9.2/10 (9th of 12), just behind November at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lüderitz in May?
- In May, Lüderitz averages 16°C, 2 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Lüderitz?
- May earns a 9.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lüderitz in May?
- Expect about 2 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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