Namibia records warmest May in 14 years

This May has been the warmest on record for the past 14 years in Namibia, according to a recent climate report.According to the Namibia Meteorological Service’s latest Climate Bulletin, the average temperatures for May were highest over the western half of the country, ranging between 21.5 and 27.5 degrees Celsius.However, average temperatures cooler than 17 degrees Celsius were observed around the borders of the Otjozondjupa, Khomas and Omaheke regions.“The analysis as a departure from the long-term normal shows that cooler than normal temperatures (-0.5 to -1.5) were observed over the central north, Zambezi and Khomas regions.”Hotter on average The report noted that the average temperature for May was 2.4 degrees Celsius above the 1991–2020 average and 0.3 degrees Celsius hotter compared to May 2019.According to the bulletin, the most significant warming of 2 degrees Celsius and above was observed in the Kunene, Erongo, Hardap and //Karas regions.Meanwhile, the projection for the period of July to September indicates an increase in average temperatures for the entire country.“This means that although cold to very cold episodes may be experienced, the mean temperature is expected to be warmer than average for the bulk of the country except the Namib and bulk of the //Karas Region, where below-average temperatures are expected.”The report explained that the average temperature projections are expected to range between 12 and 19 degrees Celsius for most of the country, except for the Zambezi Region, where the mean temperature is expected to exceed 20 degrees Celsius.The bulletin added that while the rainfall season 2023–2024 has officially ended, some parts of the country experience frontal rain during the winter months.

Namibia records warmest May in 14 years

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-01

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