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Khorixas Weather in May

Khorixas in May

The short of it: Khorixas in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 11 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 13° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 11 h 9 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Khorixas an average May high of 28°, a low of 13° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 9 min in mid-May, 29 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Khorixas runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Fransfontein, 19 km to the NNE, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Khorixas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 16 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 9 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FransfonteinKunene Region19 km NNE28°12°4.0 mm
KamanjabKunene Region84 km N27°12°2.0 mm
UisErongo Region94 km S29°14°1.0 mm
OkombaheErongo Region117 km SSE28°12°1.0 mm
OutjoKunene Region128 km ENE28°10°2.0 mm
KalkfeldOtjozondjupa Region140 km ESE26°9°3.0 mm
OmaruruErongo Region155 km SE27°10°2.0 mm
OtjiwarongoOtjozondjupa Region176 km E27°9°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Khorixas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Khorixas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°19°49 mm10 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
February32°18°85 mm8 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
March31°19°79 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April30°16°19 mm10 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May28°13°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°10°0.0 mm8 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°10°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°11°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September32°14°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October33°16°5.0 mm9 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
November33°17°16 mm11 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
December32°17°16 mm10 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Khorixas in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Khorixas in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Khorixas?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Khorixas in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 9 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 54 min in June to 13 h 22 min in December.

Does it snow in Khorixas in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Khorixas in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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