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Somerset East Climate by Month

Temperatures in Somerset East experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend to be pleasant. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Somerset East changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in January to a pleasant 20°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 5°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Somerset East receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 660 mm annually. The climate in Somerset East shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in February, with an average of 90 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 25 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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During the months of April, May, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Somerset East?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Somerset East?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Somerset East?
    February tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Somerset East?
    July is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Somerset East

    Fri   Dec 13
    27°C | 10°C
    W 29 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    28°C | 8°C
    SE 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    40°C | 14°C
    W 32 km/h
    1.1 mm
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain