May is the start of the dry season in Namibia - Game viewing tends to be pretty good during May. Etosha National Park starts to get busier too. Overall, May is a good month for a Namibian safari holiday.

• Average Day Time Temperature = 25 degrees Celsius

• Average Night Time Temperature = 8 degrees Celsius

• Average Rainfall = 6MM

• Average Daylight Hours = 11

Namibia Weather in May

• The daytime temperatures are mild to warm.

• Namibia gets increasingly dryer during May.

• Nighttime temperatures start dropping to below 10 degrees Celsius

• Make sure to bring warm clothing for the chilly evenings

Namibia Highlights in May

• The landscapes are still covered in grass and flowers, making for good landscape photography.

• Most of the bugs have disappeared.

• Water sources dry up, so greater concentrations of wildlife may be viewed at permanent rivers and waterholes.

• May is a fantastic time for a hot air balloon flight.

• The overall weather conditions during May are excellent.

Namibia Lowlights in May

• Booking your preferred lodges can become tricky, so book well in advance.

• May is the start of the busy season.

• The nights and mornings can get quite chilly, be sure to have your down jacket with you.