May weather forecast
Otjihende, Namibia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Otjihende, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.7°C (62.1°F) and an average high of 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

Otjihende experiences an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F) in May, subtly different from April's 30.1°C (86.2°F). Otjihende endures a clear shift from daytime heat to a mean low-temperature of 16.7°C (62.1°F) during May nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

May through August are months without rainfall in Otjihende.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 18:41 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

In Otjihende, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. 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. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during May?
During May, Otjihende experiences an average high-temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low-temperature of 16.7°C (62.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in April is calculated 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 Otjihende?
May through August are months without rainfall.
Does it rain in May?
In May, it doesn't rain. April is the latest month when it rains.
How many hours of daylight does Otjihende have 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 07:22 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, in Otjihende, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 18:41 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Otjihende have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.
What is the UV index reading in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Otjihende, 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
Otjihende, 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
Otjihende, 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
Otjihende, 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
Otjihende, 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
Otjihende, 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
Otjihende, 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
Otjihende, 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
Otjihende, 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
Otjihende, 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
Otjihende, 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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