Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
79°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Swakopmund
Namibia · Africa
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
79°F
Lows around 56°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
61°F
Too cold for swimming
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.
10.2 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 72° and nights feel near 56°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
83%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
61°FMay sea temp
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
Morning65°F
Rain0%
Cloud26%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday78°F
Rain0%
Cloud11%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon77°F
Rain0%
Cloud9%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
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% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | 63 | 0.3 | 2 | 12.1 | 74 | 66 |
| Feb | 79 | 63 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.8 | 74 | 66 |
| Mar | 80 | 62 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.5 | 72 | 65 |
| Apr | 80 | 60 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.1 | 69 | 63 |
| May | 79 | 56 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.2 | 64 | 61 |
| Jun | 78 | 54 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.9 | 57 | 60 |
| Jul | 77 | 54 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.1 | 56 | 58 |
| Aug | 72 | 51 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.6 | 69 | 58 |
| Sep | 72 | 52 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.3 | 74 | 58 |
| Oct | 73 | 54 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 75 | 59 |
| Nov | 75 | 57 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.0 | 73 | 61 |
| Dec | 76 | 60 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.3 | 74 | 64 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
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