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Oshikango Weather in May

Oshikango in May

The short of it: Oshikango in May averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 11 h 18 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 5.0 mm · daylight 11 h 18 min

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

May in Oshikango brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 13°, with about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 18 min in mid-May, 25 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, Oshikango runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Helao Nafidi, 1 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Oshikango, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 38 mm less rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 18 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Helao NafidiOhangwena Region1 km N30°13°5.0 mm
OngengaOhangwena Region23 km W30°13°4.0 mm
OmungwelumeOhangwena Region30 km WSW30°13°4.0 mm
OndjivaCunene41 km NNW30°13°3.0 mm
OngwedivaOshana Region43 km SSW30°13°4.0 mm
OshakatiOshana Region47 km SSW29°13°4.0 mm
EenhanaOhangwena Region47 km ESE30°12°4.0 mm
OshikukuOmusati Region51 km WSW30°13°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Oshikango Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Oshikango by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°19°144 mm7 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
February32°19°147 mm8 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
March31°19°135 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April31°17°43 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May30°13°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June28°9°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°8°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
August31°11°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September35°15°1.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October37°19°8.0 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
November35°19°74 mm9 km/h12 h 57 min✦
December33°19°82 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oshikango in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oshikango in May?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Oshikango?

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

How long are the days in Oshikango in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 18 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 6 min in June to 13 h 10 min in December.

Does it snow in Oshikango in May?

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

What should I pack for Oshikango in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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