Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Western Cape Karoo, South Africa in May
Weather score55Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
11mm
Sun
7h
Weather score
55
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Western Cape Karoo, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May21°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Western Cape Karoo's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May11mm average rain
May is close to Western Cape Karoo's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May7 hours average sun
May is one of Western Cape Karoo's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May55 weather score
May scores below Western Cape Karoo's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
