May weather forecast
Oniipa, Namibia

May

Weather in May

As May unfolds in Oniipa, the city transitions into a dry and mild weather pattern from the summer swelter. A considerable temperature drop accompanied by arid conditions is observed as the city records no rainfall this month. The sky, almost clear of cloud cover, allows the sun to dominate the sky and brighten an ample number of days. This dry spell accompanied by an increased wind speed creates an overall pleasant climate, standing in contrast to preceding months marked by high heat and humidity.

Temperature

May denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a warm 29.1°C (84.4°F) from April's 30.1°C (86.2°F). May nights in Oniipa report a substantial dip from daytime highs to an average of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Oniipa, rain does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Oniipa, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of May, in Oniipa, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:27 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Oniipa is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is May?
In May, in Oniipa, the average high-temperature is 29.1°C (84.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 33%.
What is the driest month?
In Oniipa, Namibia, rain does not fall in May through September.
Does it rain in May?
In May, in Oniipa, Namibia, it doesn't rain. April is the latest month when it rains.
What is the average length of the day in May in Oniipa?
In Oniipa, the average day length in May is 11h and 17min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:27 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Oniipa have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.
What is the UV index reading in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in May - Oniipa, Namibia
Average temperature in May
Oniipa, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in May: 29.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (26.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.5°C

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

Average pressure in May - Oniipa, Namibia
Average pressure in May
Oniipa, Namibia
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Oniipa, Namibia
Average wind speed in May
Oniipa, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in May: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in May - Oniipa, Namibia
Average humidity in May
Oniipa, 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 (17%).

Average rainfall in May - Oniipa, Namibia
Average rainfall in May
Oniipa, Namibia
  • Average rainfall in May: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (62mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Oniipa, Namibia
Average rainfall days in May
Oniipa, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Oniipa, Namibia
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Oniipa, 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: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May - Oniipa, Namibia
Average sunshine days in May
Oniipa, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 30.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May - Oniipa, Namibia
Average UV index in May
Oniipa, 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 - Oniipa, Namibia
Average cloud cover in May
Oniipa, Namibia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 5

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in May - Oniipa, Namibia
Average visibility in May
Oniipa, 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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