May · Namibia
Best time to visit Windhoek in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Windhoek in May
Average temperature 17°C, 5 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 38% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.4/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
- Humidity
- 38%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Windhoek scores 9.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 5 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Windhoek's German-era buildings, markets and beer gardens sit on Namibia's central plateau.
May in Windhoek — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 5 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 21 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 Windhoek at 9.4/10 (2nd of 12), just behind April at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Windhoek in May?
- In May, Windhoek averages 17°C, 5 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Windhoek?
- May earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Windhoek in May?
- Expect about 5 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 38% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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