Monthly climate guide
Oudtshoorn weather in May
Expect warm weather in Oudtshoorn in May: afternoons reach about 22°C (71°F), while nights drop to around 8°C (47°F). Around 27 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than April and 4°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- In Oudtshoorn, May is late autumn — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 42%.
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 14°C, so pack a layer.
- Oudtshoorn is usually about 2°C warmer than Hermanus, 290 km away, in May.
Avg high
22°C
71°F
Avg low
8°C
47°F
Rainfall
27 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
63%
relative
Sky
42%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Oudtshoorn weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C / 89°F | 15°C / 58°F | 41 mm | 60% | 32% |
| February | 31°C / 88°F | 14°C / 58°F | 42 mm | 62% | 32% |
| March | 29°C / 84°F | 13°C / 56°F | 47 mm | 64% | 35% |
| April | 25°C / 76°F | 10°C / 50°F | 33 mm | 63% | 36% |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 8°C / 47°F | 27 mm | 63% | 42% |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 5°C / 41°F | 35 mm | 66% | 39% |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 4°C / 40°F | 35 mm | 67% | 34% |
| August | 19°C / 65°F | 5°C / 41°F | 41 mm | 67% | 35% |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 7°C / 44°F | 36 mm | 66% | 37% |
| October | 25°C / 77°F | 9°C / 48°F | 44 mm | 63% | 39% |
| November | 27°C / 80°F | 10°C / 50°F | 49 mm | 61% | 39% |
| December | 30°C / 86°F | 13°C / 55°F | 26 mm | 60% | 34% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Is May a good time to visit Oudtshoorn?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
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Oudtshoorn in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Oudtshoorn?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Oudtshoorn, with highs around 22°C and about 27 mm of rain.
How warm is Oudtshoorn in May?
Average highs are about 22°C (71°F) and average lows about 8°C (47°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Oudtshoorn in May?
Oudtshoorn typically gets around 27 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Oudtshoorn (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.