Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Karoo, South Africa this May.
The Karoo, South Africa, a region in South Africa, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 19°C (66°F) in Sutherland to 23°C (73°F) in Steytlerville. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Steytlerville and 6°C (43°F) in Sutherland.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of the Karoo, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Oudtshoorn averages a daytime high of 23°C (73°F) in May, which is high for the Karoo, South Africa.
After dark, Oudtshoorn cools to about 8°C (46°F) on an average May night.
Steytlerville tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 10°C (50°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Sutherland stands out as the coolest city in the Karoo, South Africa for the month of May. Daytime highs average 19°C (66°F) and it cools down to about 6°C (43°F) at night.
Oudtshoorn enjoys approximately 205 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
We have much more information about the climate in the Karoo.
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