Things to do in Etosha National Park in May
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Overview
May is a good time to visit Etosha National Park. The weather is usually pleasantly warm and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 55—85°F (13—30°C).
Etosha National Park has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Etosha National Park. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.
We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Etosha National Park in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.
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Best events and things to do in Etosha National Park in May
Top experiences in May
Holidays in Etosha National Park in May
May
- Workers' Day (May 1)
- Cassinga Day (May 4)
- Ascension Day (May 14)
- Africa Day (May 25)
- Genocide Remembrance Day (May 28)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Etosha National Park in May
Temperatures on an average day in Etosha National Park in May
The average temperature in Etosha National Park in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 85°F (30°C) to a low of 55°F (13°C). Some would describe the temperature to be pleasantly warm. The general area may also feel breezy.
For comparison, the hottest month in Etosha National Park, October, has days with highs of 99°F (37°C) and lows of 66°F (19°C). The coldest month, July has days with highs of 81°F (27°C) and lows of 48°F (9°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Etosha National Park in May based on historical data.
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Historical temperature average in May
General weather summary
What to wear in May
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Best attractions for Etosha National Park in May
Besides the array of exciting events and activities Etosha National Park has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Etosha National Park that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Etosha National Park for May.
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What's the weather like in Etosha National Park?
It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA on what the weather is like in Etosha National Park for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.
- Weather in Etosha National Park in January
- Weather in Etosha National Park in February
- Weather in Etosha National Park in March
- Weather in Etosha National Park in April
- Weather in Etosha National Park in May
- Weather in Etosha National Park in June
- Weather in Etosha National Park in July
- Weather in Etosha National Park in August
- Weather in Etosha National Park in September
- Weather in Etosha National Park in October
- Weather in Etosha National Park in November
- Weather in Etosha National Park in December
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Etosha National Park throughout the year
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- Etosha National Park in March
- Etosha National Park in April
- Etosha National Park in May
- Etosha National Park in June
- Etosha National Park in July
- Etosha National Park in August
- Etosha National Park in September
- Etosha National Park in October
- Etosha National Park in November
- Etosha National Park in December
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