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

Wondering what the weather is like in Somerset West during August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Somerset West includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C. This month is marked by slightly cooler temperatures, but the climate remains quite pleasant.

Precipitation

Somerset West in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With around 212 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Somerset West.

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