Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
71°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Namaqualand
South Africa · Africa
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
71°F
Lows around 47°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days this month.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 62° and nights feel near 45°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
75%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 66°F, easing to about 57°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning58°F
Rain5%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday70°F
Rain5%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon66°F
Rain5%
Cloud29%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening57°F
Rain4%
Cloud29%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 57 | 0.1 | 1 | 13.5 | 57 |
| Feb | 81 | 57 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.5 | 57 |
| Mar | 79 | 55 | 0.5 | 3 | 11.8 | 58 |
| Apr | 77 | 52 | 0.4 | 1 | 10.6 | 56 |
| May | 71 | 47 | 0.6 | 2 | 9.7 | 58 |
| Jun | 65 | 46 | 1.7 | 6 | 9.2 | 61 |
| Jul | 62 | 41 | 1.3 | 5 | 9.5 | 59 |
| Aug | 64 | 42 | 0.8 | 5 | 9.8 | 63 |
| Sep | 68 | 44 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.1 | 60 |
| Oct | 75 | 50 | 0.3 | 1 | 12.2 | 57 |
| Nov | 77 | 52 | 0.2 | 2 | 12.7 | 57 |
| Dec | 78 | 54 | 0.5 | 2 | 13.4 | 58 |
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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