May weather forecast
Otjikondo, Namibia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Otjikondo, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°C (82.4°F) and 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Temperature

As Otjikondo welcomes May, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still warm 28°C (82.4°F), showing little deviation from April's 29.4°C (84.9°F). Throughout the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 31%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 0.8 rainfall days, in May, Otjikondo aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Otjikondo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.1 days and collects up to 263mm (10.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Otjikondo, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 18:26 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

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 the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. 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. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is May?
In Otjikondo, 28°C (82.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 16.3°C (61.3°F) is the average low-temperature during May. In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity in Otjikondo is 31%.
What is the last month it rains?
May is the last month it rains in Otjikondo. During 0.8 rainfall days, in May, Otjikondo aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In Otjikondo, the average day length in May is 11h and 11min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 18:26 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Otjikondo is 9.8h.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
In Otjikondo, Namibia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Otjikondo, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in May: 28°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (25.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (22.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Otjikondo, Namibia
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Otjikondo, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and March (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Otjikondo, Namibia
  • Average humidity in May: 31%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (17%).

Average rainfall in May
Otjikondo, Namibia
  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (60mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Otjikondo, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Otjikondo, Namibia
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • 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 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Otjikondo, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 30.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in May
Otjikondo, 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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