SeasonMapLüderitz (Kolmanskop) weather in May
Namibia
May in Lüderitz: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Lüderitz · #508 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Lüderitz climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 13°C / 55°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 22 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Lüderitz in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyCrayfish Festival, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Lüderitz's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLüderitz's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Lüderitz in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Kolmanskop needs a permit
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyKolmanskop and the rest of the Sperrgebiet, the 26,000km2 diamond concession south of town, sit behind a permit even though the main road to Lüderitz is open to everyone. Tickets covering entry are sold at the gate or in town and guided tours run on a fixed daily schedule. Source ↗
- Festival
Crayfish Festival
1–5 May · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedLüderitz's dock fills with dozens of stalls grilling crayfish, prawns and oysters over the May Day and Cassinga Day long weekend, with live music and family stalls drawing visitors from across southern Namibia. It has run annually for close to two decades. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Lüderitz — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Lüderitz in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Lüderitz?
- May in Lüderitz: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Lüderitz on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Lüderitz in May?
- In May, Lüderitz averages a daily high of 27.5°C and a low of 13.4°C, with about 3.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lüderitz in May?
- Lüderitz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 22 in May.
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