Somerset West Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Somerset West sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be warm at the high end
to roughly mild at the low end.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Somerset West receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 761 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives high rainfall, averaging 131 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 24 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Somerset West in South Africa
During the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and December.
February has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 131 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 338 hours of sunshine.
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