Somerset West Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Somerset West changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C (63°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) in February to around 9°C (48°F) during July.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Somerset West receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 761 mm (30 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, June it receives high rainfall, averaging 131 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month February brings less rainfall, with 24 mm (0.9 in) over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Somerset West Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Somerset West. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Somerset West.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 81%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year