Somerset West Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
The weather in Somerset West changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average 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 average around 9°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Somerset West.
Relative humidity over 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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