Windhoek weather in May

May in Windhoek: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Windhoek · #5 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 96/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Windhoek climate normals — May

Daytime high24°C / 75°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 51°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Rainfall2 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity36%🌵 dry
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine10.2 h/day
Daylight11 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Windhoek in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Windhoek?
May in Windhoek: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Windhoek on SeasonMap's comfort score (96/100).
What is the weather like in Windhoek in May?
In May, Windhoek averages a daily high of 24.1°C and a low of 10.8°C, with about 1.5 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Windhoek in May?
Windhoek has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in May.

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