Somerset West weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the August weather in Somerset West? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Somerset West typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C. Typically, this month presents some of the milder temperatures of the year, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Somerset West in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 212 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Somerset West. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Somerset West, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in August and which places have the best weather 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 Somerset West in August?

For visitors traveling to Somerset West, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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