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Weather & Climate in Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oudtshoorn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.6005°N, 22.1996°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 18, 2016 | 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.3 | 84 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa | M4.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in |
Oudtshoorn has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.9").