May · Namibia
Best time to visit Walvis Bay in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Walvis Bay 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 Walvis Bay 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.
Walvis Bay is Namibia's harbour town, known for its flamingo lagoon, dunes and trips to Sandwich Harbour.
May is one of the strongest months in Walvis Bay (9th)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°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 Walvis Bay 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.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Walvis Bay in May?
- In May, Walvis Bay 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 Walvis Bay?
- 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 Walvis Bay 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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