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The temperatures in Sossusvlei in May are comfortable with low of 11°C and and high up to 23°C.
There is little to no rain in Sossusvlei during May, so it’s a lot easier to explore the city. Just remember to dress in warm layers, as it can still get pretty chilly.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Sossusvlei in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Sossusvlei in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Sossusvlei before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° / 19° | 7 | 25 | 0 | 141 mm | Ok | Sossusvlei in January |
| February | 28° / 17° | 8 | 20 | 0 | 192 mm | Good | Sossusvlei in February |
| March | 27° / 16° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 129 mm | Good | Sossusvlei in March |
| April | 25° / 13° | 3 | 27 | 0 | 39 mm | Perfect | Sossusvlei in April |
| May | 23° / 11° | 0 | 31 | 0 | 5 mm | Perfect | Sossusvlei in May |
| June | 20° / 7° | 0 | 30 | 0 | 1 mm | Good | Sossusvlei in June |
| July | 20° / 6° | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 mm | Good | Sossusvlei in July |
| August | 24° / 9° | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 mm | Perfect | Sossusvlei in August |
| September | 28° / 13° | 0 | 30 | 0 | 6 mm | Perfect | Sossusvlei in September |
| October | 30° / 16° | 0 | 31 | 0 | 11 mm | Good | Sossusvlei in October |
| November | 30° / 18° | 2 | 28 | 0 | 42 mm | Good | Sossusvlei in November |
| December | 30° / 19° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 89 mm | Good | Sossusvlei in December |