Oudtshoorn Weather in May

What's the weather like in Oudtshoorn (Western Cape) in May 2024?

The climate in Oudtshoorn during May can be summarized as mild and dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Oudtshoorn and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Oudtshoorn weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.4°C 70.5°F
Nightly temperature 8.2°C 46.8°F
Average temperature 14.8°C 58.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 27 mm 1.1 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 18.8°C 65.9°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Oudtshoorn with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn average temperature in May

May rainfall

Oudtshoorn average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Oudtshoorn average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Oudtshoorn in May 2024.

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Oudtshoorn weather stats

Oudtshoorn weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: July 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: January 10.6hrs
Coldest month: July 18.3°C 64.9°F
Wettest month: March 34mm 1.3ins
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