May weather forecast
Oshakati, Namibia

May

Weather in May

The month of May commits fully to the arrival of the dry season in Oshakati, Namibia. This drastic shift is evident in the fact that the region records almost no rainfall in May. The cold winter southern hemisphere nights start to creep in, making this month noticeably cooler compared to April, especially during the nighttime. Moving ahead, this weather pattern, characterized by lack of rainfall, extends into June, marking a relatively stable phase of the region's climate. Remarkably, despite precipitation scarcity, the sun dominates the skyline, brightening each day in the beautiful city of Oshakati, Namibia.

Temperature

May's weather records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), showing little deviation from April. In Oshakati, the May nights descend to a significantly cooler average of 16.7°C (62.1°F) compared to daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:28 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in May?
In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.2°C (84.6°F) and 16.7°C (62.1°F) respectively. In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 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 Oshakati, 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?
In May, the average day length is 11h and 17min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, in Oshakati, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:28 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.
How high is the UV index in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Oshakati, Namibia
Average temperature in May
Oshakati, 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 - Oshakati, Namibia
Average pressure in May
Oshakati, 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 - Oshakati, Namibia
Average wind speed in May
Oshakati, 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 - Oshakati, Namibia
Average humidity in May
Oshakati, 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 - Oshakati, Namibia
Average rainfall in May
Oshakati, 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 - Oshakati, Namibia
Average rainfall days in May
Oshakati, 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 - Oshakati, Namibia
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Oshakati, 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 - Oshakati, Namibia
Average sunshine days in May
Oshakati, 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 - Oshakati, Namibia
Average UV index in May
Oshakati, 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 - Oshakati, Namibia
Average cloud cover in May
Oshakati, 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 - Oshakati, Namibia
Average visibility in May
Oshakati, 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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