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Oniipa Weather in May

Oniipa in May

The short of it: Oniipa in May averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 11 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 13° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 11 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Oniipa an average May high of 30°, a low of 13° and some 4.0 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 17 min in mid-May, 26 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Oniipa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Ondangwa East, 2 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

May in Oniipa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 33 mm less rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 17 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ondangwa EastOshikoto Region2 km SW30°13°4.0 mm
OndangwaOshana Region6 km W30°13°4.0 mm
OngwedivaOshana Region33 km WNW30°13°4.0 mm
OshakatiOshana Region38 km WNW29°13°4.0 mm
EenhanaOhangwena Region57 km NNE30°12°4.0 mm
OshikangoOhangwena Region59 km NNW30°13°5.0 mm
Helao NafidiOhangwena Region60 km NNW30°13°5.0 mm
OmungwelumeOhangwena Region62 km NW30°13°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Oniipa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Oniipa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°19°117 mm8 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
February32°19°133 mm8 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
March31°19°115 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April31°17°37 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May30°13°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June27°8°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°8°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°10°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September34°14°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October36°18°12 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November34°19°41 mm9 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦
December33°18°67 mm8 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oniipa in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oniipa in May?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Oniipa?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Oniipa in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 17 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 4 min in June to 13 h 12 min in December.

Does it snow in Oniipa in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Oniipa in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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