Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
82°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Skeleton Coast
Namibia · Africa
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 57°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 71° and nights feel near 55°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
88%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 76°F, easing to about 68°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning67°F
Rain0%
Cloud12%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday79°F
Rain0%
Cloud6%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Rain0%
Cloud7%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowEarly evening68°F
Rain0%
Cloud10%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79 | 61 | 0.4 | 2 | 12.2 | 72 |
| Feb | 80 | 62 | 0.4 | 3 | 11.8 | 73 |
| Mar | 79 | 60 | 0.5 | 2 | 11.4 | 71 |
| Apr | 82 | 60 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.3 | 65 |
| May | 82 | 57 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.8 | 59 |
| Jun | 79 | 53 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.4 | 55 |
| Jul | 75 | 50 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.6 | 57 |
| Aug | 72 | 48 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 67 |
| Sep | 71 | 49 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 71 |
| Oct | 73 | 52 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 70 |
| Nov | 76 | 56 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.2 | 68 |
| Dec | 77 | 57 | 0.2 | 1 | 12.5 | 70 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology