May weather forecastGam, Namibia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Gam, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.2°C (79.2°F) and min 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Temperature

The transition into May is marked with an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F), showing an insignificant shift from April's 27.8°C (82°F). A steady average of 13.6°C (56.5°F) throughout May underscores a considerable divergence from the daytime high.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 36%.

Rainfall

In Gam, in May, during 1.3 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.5 rainfall days, and 329mm (12.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:04 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Gam, is 26.2°C (79.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 13.6°C (56.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in April is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 36%.

In May, the rain falls for 1.3 days. Throughout May, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May is 11h and 10min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:04 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Gam, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

27.8°C

26.2°C

23.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.2km/h

11km/h

11.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.3

29.4

29.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

18%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Gam, Namibia

Average high temperature in May: 26.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (34.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.1°C).

Average low temperature in May: 13.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (23.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Gam, Namibia

Average pressure in May: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gam, Namibia

Average wind speed in May: 10km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September and October (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gam, Namibia

Average humidity in May: 36%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (21%).

Average rainfall in May
Gam, Namibia

Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gam, Namibia

Average rainfall days in May: 1.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gam, Namibia

Average daylight in May: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gam, Namibia

Average sunshine days in May: 29.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Gam, Namibia

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Gam, Namibia

Average cloud cover in May: 5

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in May
Gam, Namibia

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).