May · Namibia
Best time to visit Swakopmund in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Swakopmund in May
Average temperature 18°C, 1 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.0/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Swakopmund scores 9.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Swakopmund's German colonial streets meet the Namib dunes and the Atlantic surf.
May in Swakopmund — one of the year's strongest windows (9th)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Swakopmund at 9/10 (9th of 12), just behind November at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Swakopmund in May?
- In May, Swakopmund averages 18°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Swakopmund?
- May earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Swakopmund in May?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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