Oudtshoorn weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Wondering what the weather is like in Oudtshoorn during May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Oudtshoorn is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Oudtshoorn in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 6 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Oudtshoorn. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Oudtshoorn climate page with graphs.

 

Oudtshoorn, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Oudtshoorn, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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