May weather forecastGamsberg, Namibia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another pleasant month in Gamsberg, Namibia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10°C (50°F) and 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Temperature

The transition into May shows a subtle variation to a pleasant 22.6°C (72.7°F) from April's 24.5°C (76.1°F) in the average high-temperature. Gamsberg marks a considerable descent from the daytime apex, as the average temperature dips to a cool 10°C (50°F) at night throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 38%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains in Gamsberg. During 1.7 rainfall days, in May, Gamsberg aggregates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80.2 rainfall days, and 304mm (11.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gamsberg, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:16 CAT.

Sunshine

In Gamsberg, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

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 Gamsberg, is 22.6°C (72.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 10°C (50°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in February is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 38%.

May is the last month it rains. During 1.7 rainfall days, in May, Gamsberg aggregates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 11h and 0min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:16 CAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

In Gamsberg, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to 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

24.5°C

22.6°C

20.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.7km/h

11.5km/h

11.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.2

28.9

29.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

13%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Gamsberg, Namibia

Average high temperature in May: 22.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October and November (29.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 10°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

Average pressure in May
Gamsberg, Namibia

Average pressure in May: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gamsberg, Namibia

Average wind speed in May: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gamsberg, Namibia

Average humidity in May: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (19%).

Average rainfall in May
Gamsberg, Namibia

Average rainfall in May: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (102mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gamsberg, Namibia

Average rainfall days in May: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gamsberg, Namibia

Average sunshine days in May: 28.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Gamsberg, Namibia

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Gamsberg, Namibia

Average cloud cover in May: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in May
Gamsberg, 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).