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Uis Weather in May

Uis in May

The short of it: Uis in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 7 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 29° · low 14° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Uis an average May high of 29°, a low of 14° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 7 min in mid-May, 31 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, Uis runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Okombahe, 55 km to the ESE, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Uis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 7 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OkombaheErongo Region55 km ESE28°12°1.0 mm
KhorixasKunene Region94 km N28°13°3.0 mm
FransfonteinKunene Region113 km N28°12°4.0 mm
OmaruruErongo Region114 km ESE27°10°2.0 mm
UsakosErongo Region115 km SE28°13°1.0 mm
Henties BayErongo Region117 km SSW24°13°2.0 mm
KaribibErongo Region130 km SE28°11°2.0 mm
ArandisErongo Region134 km S28°13°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Uis Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Uis by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°19°32 mm10 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦✦
February32°18°65 mm8 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
March32°19°59 mm9 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
April31°17°13 mm10 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
May29°14°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June26°11°0.0 mm8 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°12°0.0 mm9 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°11°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°14°0.0 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October32°15°0.0 mm10 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
November33°16°7.0 mm11 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
December32°16°11 mm10 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Uis in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Uis in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Uis?

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

How long are the days in Uis in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 7 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 51 min in June to 13 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Uis in May?

Hardly — May nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Uis in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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