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 high | 24°C / 75°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 36% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 16 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.