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.

In January the weather in the Karoo ranges from pleasant in Oudtshoorn to perfect 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.

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In February the weather in the Karoo ranges from pleasant in Oudtshoorn to perfect 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.

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In March the weather in the Karoo is generally perfect. The temperatures range from high in Sutherland with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Merweville with 30°C (86°F).

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In April the weather in the Karoo is generally perfect. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Sutherland to 26°C (79°F) in Merweville.

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In May the weather in the Karoo is generally perfect. The temperatures range from pleasant in Sutherland with 19°C (66°F) to high in Steytlerville with 23°C (73°F).

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In June the weather in the Karoo ranges from pleasant in Montagu to perfect 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).

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In July the weather in the Karoo ranges from pleasant in Montagu to perfect 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.

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In August the weather in the Karoo ranges from pleasant in Montagu to perfect 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).

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In September the weather in the Karoo is generally perfect. The temperatures range from pleasant in Sutherland with 20°C (68°F) to high in Merweville with 24°C (75°F).

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In October the weather in the Karoo is generally perfect. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Sutherland to 27°C (81°F) in Merweville.

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In November the weather in the Karoo is generally perfect. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 25°C (77°F) in Sutherland to 30°C (86°F) in Merweville.

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In December the weather in the Karoo ranges from pleasant in Beaufort West to perfect 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).

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