Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Windhoek with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Windhoek in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Windhoek with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 25°C, with nights close to 10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Windhoek will be around 24°C, with nights close to 9°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 20 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 11% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Windhoek. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Windhoek in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
20 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Windhoek?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Windhoek. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Windhoek in May
With 31°C, Windhoek hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Windhoek
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Windhoek, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Windhoek
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Windhoek, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 3 days of rain in Windhoek.
Daily UV Index in May in Windhoek
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Windhoek, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Windhoek Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Windhoek, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Windhoek Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Windhoek, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Windhoek
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Average Weather in Windhoek by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Windhoek. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
