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The Karoo Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
the Karoo is a region in South Africa. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in the Karoo over the year. What is the best time to visit the Karoo?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in the Karoo over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
The Karoo in January
In January the weather in the Karoo ranges from very good in Oudtshoorn to excellent in Montagu. January is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Barrydale with 29°C (84°F) to very high in Merweville with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for the Karoo in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Karoo in February
In February the weather in the Karoo ranges from very good in Oudtshoorn to excellent in Montagu. February is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Barrydale with 29°C (84°F) to very high in Merweville with 33°C (91°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in the Karoo. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for the Karoo in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Karoo in March
In March the weather in the Karoo is generally excellent. The temperatures range from high in Sutherland with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Merweville with 30°C (86°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Karoo in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Karoo in April
In April the weather in the Karoo is generally excellent. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Sutherland to 26°C (79°F) in Merweville.
Find more detailed climate information for the Karoo in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Karoo in May
In May the weather in the Karoo is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Sutherland with 19°C (66°F) to high in Steytlerville with 23°C (73°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Karoo in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Karoo in June
In June the weather in the Karoo ranges from very good in Montagu to excellent in Oudtshoorn. June is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Sutherland with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Steytlerville with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Karoo in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Karoo in July
In July the weather in the Karoo ranges from very good in Montagu to excellent in Oudtshoorn. July is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Sutherland with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Steytlerville with 20°C (68°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in the Karoo.
Find more detailed climate information for the Karoo in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Karoo in August
In August the weather in the Karoo ranges from very good in Montagu to excellent in Oudtshoorn. August is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Sutherland with 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Steytlerville with 22°C (72°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Karoo in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Karoo in September
In September the weather in the Karoo is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Sutherland with 20°C (68°F) to high in Merweville with 24°C (75°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Karoo in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Karoo in October
In October the weather in the Karoo is generally excellent. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Sutherland to 27°C (81°F) in Merweville.
Find more detailed climate information for the Karoo in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Karoo in November
In November the weather in the Karoo is generally excellent. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 25°C (77°F) in Sutherland to 30°C (86°F) in Merweville.
Find more detailed climate information for the Karoo in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Karoo in December
In December the weather in the Karoo ranges from very good in Beaufort West to excellent in Oudtshoorn. December is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Sutherland with 28°C (82°F) to very high in Merweville with 32°C (90°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Karoo in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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