Keetmanshoop in May

9.0out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
1Rainy days (5 mm)
10:42 hDaylight
07:23Sunrise · 18:05 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
  • Very dry: about 1 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

35° 21° J 34° 21° F 32° 19° M 29° 15° A 26° 11° M 22° 7° J 22° 7° J 24° 8° A 28° 12° S 31° 15° O 33° 17° N 35° 19° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 35°C21°C47 mm 7– – 6.6
February 34°C21°C57 mm 8– – 6.7
March 32°C19°C43 mm 6– – 7.3
April 29°C15°C21 mm 3– – 8.6
May 26°C11°C5 mm 1– – 9.0
June 22°C7°C2 mm 0– – 9.0
July 22°C7°C3 mm 1– – 9.0
August 24°C8°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
September 28°C12°C4 mm 1– – 9.0
October 31°C15°C6 mm 2– – 8.3
November 33°C17°C12 mm 2– – 7.8
December 35°C19°C23 mm 4– – 7.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Keetmanshoop in May?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 11°C.

When is the best time to visit Keetmanshoop?

The best months are August, May, June, July.