May weather forecast
Okatope, Namibia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Okatope, Namibia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and an average low of 16.7°C (62.1°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Okatope records an average high-temperature of a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), almost identical to April's 30.1°C (86.2°F). A steep decline to an enjoyable 16.7°C (62.1°F) characterizes the May nights.

Humidity

In Okatope, Namibia, the average relative humidity in May is 33%.

Rainfall

In Okatope, rain does not fall in May through August.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of May, in Okatope, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:28 CAT.

Sunshine

In Okatope, Namibia, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Okatope is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Okatope, records 29.2°C (84.6°F), while the low-temperature is 16.7°C (62.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in April is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 33%.
What is the driest month?
In Okatope, rain does not fall in May through August.
Does it rain in May?
In May, it doesn't rain. April is the latest month when it rains.
What is the average length of the day in May?
The average day length in May is 11h and 18min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:28 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.
How high is the UV index in May?
In Okatope, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Okatope, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in May: 29.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (26.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Okatope, Namibia
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Okatope, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Okatope, Namibia
  • Average humidity in May: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (18%).

Average rainfall in May
Okatope, Namibia
  • Average rainfall in May: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (83mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Okatope, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Okatope, Namibia
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Okatope, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 30.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10 days).

Average UV index in May
Okatope, Namibia
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Okatope, Namibia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in May
Okatope, 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).

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