SeasonMapNamibia in May
May is Namibia's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 5 destinations average 87/100, led by Windhoek at 96 — 21°C and 1 rainy day — while Etosha National Park is warmer at 29°C and scores 83.
#1 of 12 months for Namibia · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Namibia in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windhoek | City | 21°C | 2 mm · 1 day | 96 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Swakopmund | Beach | 27°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 86 tier A | — |
| 3 | Sossusvlei | National park | 29°C | 1 mm · 0 days | 85 tier A | — |
| 4 | Etosha National Park | National park | 29°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 83 tier A | Yes |
| 5 | Lüderitz | Beach | 24°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 83 tier A | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Namibia in May
- Milky Way over the dunes · Sossusvlei · 1 Apr – 30 Sep (usually)
- Crayfish Festival · Lüderitz · 1–5 May (usually)