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When to go · Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Late Dec–Jan (peak holiday crowds and heat).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C / 16°C
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
High
South Africa overall
Prices
High
South Africa overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Oudtshoorn

Listed as a month to avoid: Late Dec–Jan (peak holiday crowds and heat).

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • OudtshoornHighs around 30 °C, lows around 16 °C, rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall
High
Prices · South Africa overall
High

South Africa overall: Cape at its best: hot, dry, windy. School holidays until mid-January; Kruger is hot and green.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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