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Somerset East weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

How does the weather in Somerset East usually fare in August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The weather in Somerset East is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 21°C. At night, they generally drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Somerset East in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 5 days will experience rainfall.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Somerset East climate page with graphs.

 

Somerset East, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 33 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Somerset East, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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